Análise do papel dos jogos e brincadeiras no desenvolvimento infantil no contexto da educação física escolar

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the role of games and play in child development within the context of school Physical Education. The research, of an exploratory nature, was conducted through a bibliographic review with a qualitative approach. Five articles published between 2020 and 2025 on the Google Scholar platform were selected, addressing games and play as central elements of the teaching and learning process. The analysis revealed that games and play, when intentionally and pedagogically planned, favor the child’s integral development, encompassing motor, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects. The texts analyzed highlight that play goes beyond mere entertainment, constituting an essential methodological resource for promoting meaningful learning, strengthening socialization, and contributing to the formation of identity and body culture of movement. It is concluded that school Physical Education should recognize and value the educational potential of games and play, incorporating playfulness as a pedagogical practice capable of integrating pleasure and knowledge, thereby expanding the possibilities for children’s development and learning.