INDIGENOUS BODY PRACTICES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION - TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Introduction: Indigenous peoples are traditional people originating from Brazilian territory, residing before the colonization of Europeans in the 15th century. Indigenous culture is made up of different sets of values, knowledge and customs, including bodily practices and day-to-day resources, both in the art of hunting, fishing, dancing and friendly rivalry between other indigenous tribes, and many of these practices can be applied in School Physical Education, contributing to the training of students. Objective: The objective was to show how indigenous body practices can be very beneficial for students' learning in Physical Education classes in the final years of elementary school. Methods: This research was carried out using a quantitative and qualitative, exploratory approach, seeking information using a form created in Google Forms. The sample consisted of 23 interviewees. This questionnaire was aimed at both permanent and occasional Physical Education teachers who work in schools in the final years of elementary education in the city of Itapeva-SP. Results: Most teachers recognize the importance of indigenous body practices and how beneficial the workshop was for updating and acquiring new knowledge. Conclusion: The appreciation of these practices in the academic context is extremely important for students who are not part of this group as the experience of indigenous customs can add to the individual's most diverse bodily manifestations and show them new cultural perspectives.