PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF LANGUAGES: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF DISSERTATIONS AND THESES

Abstract

This study aims to conduct an integrative review on the theme of Physical Education within the scope of the Language Area, analyzing dissertations and theses that investigate the interfaces, seeking to understand the main theoretical and methodological approaches adopted, in addition to identifying trends, challenges and gaps in academic production. The methodology was based on the analysis of research, considering eligibility criteria that included investigations related to body expression, communication and interdisciplinarity in Physical Education, based on the Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (BDTD) and the Thesis and Dissertation Catalog of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). The results indicate that Physical Education has a significant potential to enrich the educational process when articulated with the area of Languages, promoting a more dynamic and interdisciplinary teaching. However, the research revealed challenges in the implementation of this approach, such as the lack of understanding and specific training for teachers, curricular fragmentation and the lack of didactic materials that integrate communication and body expression in a structured way. The conclusion of the study reinforces the need to broaden the academic debate on Physical Education as a language, investing in teacher training and in the development of innovative methodologies that promote its integration with other areas of knowledge. Overcoming the challenges identified requires a joint effort between researchers, teachers and educational managers to consolidate Physical Education as a field that goes beyond motor development, contributing to the formation of students through body expression and multiple forms of communication.