Atletismo na escola: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

This study reviewed the literature on athletics in schools to understand how this sport has been addressed in Physical Education classes. Five articles published in scientific journals on the teaching of athletics, its challenges, and its pedagogical possibilities were analyzed. The study was conducted in a bibliographic and exploratory manner, utilizing a qualitative analysis of the selected texts. The results suggest that athletics can have a positive and significant impact on students' motor, cognitive, and social development, provided it is considered an inclusive and educational subject, in addition to going beyond the performance model. The lack of infrastructure and materials is a major challenge, requiring teachers to adapt to school performance. The conclusion is that athletics, when approached critically and contextually, has the potential to promote the democratization of access to physical culture and encourage healthy habits, strengthening its importance in the development of citizens.