Trajeto e desenvolvimento em contexto escolar

Abstract

This school placement Report, developed within the scope of the Master's Degree in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sports of the University of Porto, reflects the formative journey undertaken throughout the academic year, combining the dimensions of teaching practice, professional development, and research. The pedagogical intervention took place in secondary school classes, allowing for the application of differentiated methodologies aimed at inclusion, motivation, and the holistic development of students. In parallel, a research study was conducted focusing on the visibility of competition in Physical Education classes, with the objective of analysing its impact on student engagement, motivation, and involvement. Based on semi-structured interviews conducted after experiencing contexts with and without competitive visibility, the results show that competition visibility can enhance commitment, effort, and self-improvement, provided it is integrated within a structured pedagogical approach. This report thus constitutes a critical reflection on the teacher's role in promoting meaningful learning experiences, reinforcing the importance of a Physical Education oriented towards the integral development of young people.