Physical Education at School and Martial Arts: between fighting and debate

Authors

  • Walter Roberto CORREIA Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Educação Física e Esporte

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1807-55092015000200337

Keywords:

Physical education, Martial arts, Combat sports.

Abstract

In Brazil, martial arts and combat sports are considered subjects of Physical Education programs in lementary/high schools. Among other relevant activities and learning topics such as sports, gymnastics, dance, games and body health issues, martial arts and combat sports have also been included in the Brazilian public schools curriculum. The aim of this study is to analyze the conceptions from the Physical Education area about martial arts as a subject in the school education.

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Published

2015-06-01

Issue

Section

Ensaio

How to Cite

CORREIA, W. R. (2015). Physical Education at School and Martial Arts: between fighting and debate. Brazilian Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 29(2), 337-344. https://doi.org/10.1590/1807-55092015000200337