A importância da educação física na educação infantil nas escolas de ensino infantil dos municípios de Sapiranga e Nova Hartz/RS

Abstract

This study aimed to understand the teaching and learning processes about Physical Education of preschool institutions from Sapiranga and Nova Hartz cities in RS state, through the perceptions of teachers, considering the activities developed, their goals, contributions and pedagogical interventions inherent in the school's curriculum. As theoretical basis was used PCNs and authors who present the objectives and proposals of the Physical Education and Preschool Education. The research methodology relied on qualitative, descriptive and interpretative paradigms. The instruments used to perform the information collection was interview; field notes; observations and documents. Three teachers, who teach physical education in the preschools evaluated, helped with this study. The study was conducted through the items: goals, planning, projects, theoretical aspects in Physical Education practices. During the analysis, it was found that all teachers work physical education in preschool, however they don't provide adequate lesson to the student's development, which is in the preoperative period. Thus, the present study provided a better understanding of how was physical education in preschool institutions with some non-specific professionals working with physical education. We noticed that the practice of physical education in preschool should be further explored and implemented. Stressing the importance of a specific professional for Physical Education, which is part of the faculty of preschool education.