Aprender a Ser Professor de Educação Física: Gestão da Turma, Feedback e Relação Pedagógica

Abstract

This internship report was written as part of the Professional Internship curricular unit of the Master's Degree in Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education, at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. The internship took place at Escola Secundária D. Maria II, in Braga, during the 2025/2026 school year, and was an important moment in the process of becoming a Physical Education teacher. The main goal of this report is to reflect on the work developed during the internship, presenting the learning achieved, the challenges faced, and the strategies used in a real teaching context. During the internship, skills were developed in lesson planning, teaching practice, and assessment, as well as the ability to adapt to the characteristics of the class and to the needs of the school context. Particular importance was given to classroom management, the establishment of routines, and the development of a strong teacher-student relationship. The teaching practice showed gradual improvement, moving from an initial phase of adaptation, with some difficulties in controlling the class, to a more confident, intentional, and effective practice. The use of different teaching models and continuous reflection helped to increase students' involvement in the lessons. At the same time, a study project was developed, focused on the impact of positive feedback and the teacher-student relationship on students' behaviour and involvement in Physical Education classes, linking teaching practice with research. This experience contributed to the development of a professional identity based on a reflective, intentional, and context-based teaching practice. Therefore, the internship was a fundamental stage in the preparation to become a teacher.