A comunicação em Educação Física na formação inicial docente: Dificuldades entre autoridade, empatia e adequação etária

Abstract

This report was prepared within the scope of the Curricular Unit of Professional Practicum, part of the 2nd year of the Master's Degree in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education, at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. The internship took place at Escola Básica e Secundária Dr. Ângelo Augusto da Silva, in Funchal, during the 2024/2025 academic year, under the guidance of the University and Cooperating Teachers. The document is organized into four main sections. The Personal Framework presents the intern's individual journey, including expectations, motivations, and personal challenges that marked the beginning of this training process. This is followed by the Institutional Framework, which characterizes the school context, its resources, internal dynamics, and the way they influenced pedagogical practice. The Operational Framework reflects on the teaching practice carried out, addressing planning, teaching, assessment, lesson observation, and involvement in the school community. This section is accompanied by a critical reflection on professional development throughout the academic year. Finally, the Study Project is presented, adopting a qualitative and exploratory approach. Its main goal was to understand the communicational difficulties experienced by novice teachers in the context of Physical Education. The analysis focused on three key dimensions: the balance between authority and empathy, the adaptation of communication to different age groups, and the most effective communicative strategies. The relevance of this study arises from the difficulties personally experienced during the internship, representing an opportunity to deepen and reflect on more effective pedagogical practices, adjusted to the real needs of students and teachers in training.