PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL SPORTS: AUTONOMY, INCLUSION AND WELL-BEING AS STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This article explores the role of physical education and school sports as strategies to promote students’ autonomy, inclusion, and well-being, contributing to their integral development. The study analyzes how these pedagogical practices favor the strengthening of emotional, social, and cognitive aspects, essential for the formation of critical and responsible citizens. The methodology adopted was based on documentary analysis, seeking to understand the pedagogical practices and strategies related to the integration of physical education with other disciplines. The content analysis technique proposed by Bardin (2016) was used, which allowed the identification of emerging themes and categories about the influence of physical education on student development. The results highlight that school physical education promotes values ​​such as cooperation, respect, and discipline, in addition to encouraging students’ autonomy and self-esteem. Educational sports proved to be a space for socialization, strengthening bonds, and building interpersonal skills, positively impacting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of students. The article concludes that physical education plays a fundamental role in the process of integral formation of individuals, contributing to their preparation for the challenges of life in society.