CLASS TIME IN HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION ON THE BRAZIL-BOLIVIA BORDER

Abstract

 This article presents an in-depth analysis of class time management in high school Physical Education, investigating the pedagogical practice in schools in the border cities of Corumbá and Ladário, in Mato Grosso do Sul. The research, which aimed to analyze the class time taught, was based on systematic observation, categorizing time into "active time" (AT) and "non-active time" (NAT). The methodology, inspired by previous studies on the subject, involved observing a total of 1,020 minutes of classes. The quantitative results revealed that only 57.94% of total class time was dedicated to practical activities, while 42.06% was classified as NAT. More than a simple absence of movement, NAT was identified as time spent on non-pedagogical actions, such as long breaks, disorganized transitions, and conversations unrelated to the subject. The discussion points out that this gap in effective activity time limits students' opportunities for physical experiences, a crucial factor for promoting an active lifestyle and preventing Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases (NCCD), for example. The lack of proficiency in the use of time, evidenced by the high percentage of NAT, demonstrates the need to provide different experiences in classes, as this inefficiency can have a negative impact not only on the biological dimension but also on other human dimensions that should be addressed in school Physical Education classes. In conclusion, the data highlights the need for teachers to optimize class time, taking a more proactive role in leading the subject. This study suggests that future research should delve deeper into the analysis of NAT to understand its causes and propose more effective pedagogical interventions.