Educação Física: Movimentar Mentes, Trans-formar Vidas

Abstract

This report presents and analyses the work carried out during the School Placemente of a preservice teacger (the author) at secondary school, within the scope of the Master's Degree in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education, during the academic year 2024/2025. It reflects a trajectory of personal and professional development, with a central focus on teaching practice in Physical Education and the construction of professional identity. This report is structured around several dimensions: contextual framework, pedagogical planning, teaching intervention, instructional strategies, assessment, involvement in extracurricular activities, experience in the 2nd cycle of basic education, and the research project conducted. Each dimension is critically analysed, seeking to connect pedagogical practice with the theoretical frameworks that underpin PE as a field of students' holistic development. The research component focused on the development of Physical Literacy through the implementation of the Youth Participatory Action Research methodology. This study involved secondary school students and used the Portuguese Physical Literacy Assessment - Questionnaire (PPLA-Q) as an evaluation tool. The process highlighted how active student involvement in all phases of the project contributed to greater motivation, autonomy, and appreciation of physical activity. Results revealed improvements across several domains of PL, confirming the potential of participatory methodologies as innovative pedagogical strategies. The learning outcomes of the EP proved essential for consolidating pedagogical, relational, and research skills. Key aspects included the ability to plan flexibly and differentiate instruction, manage heterogeneous classes, use feedback as a learning tool, and foster an inclusive classroom climate. Furthermore, this experience underlined the importance of continuous reflection and lifelong learning in the construction of professional identity. In sum, this report reflects a challenging yet rewarding journey that contributed not only to my development as a PE teacher, but also to the promotion of meaningful learning experiences and the holistic education of students.