Impactos da infraestrutura e materiais didáticos na qualidade das aulas de educação física: perspectivas de professores (as) e diretores (as) nas escolas municipais de Santa Luzia/MG

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the impacts of infrastructure and the availability of teaching materials on the quality of Physical Education classes in municipal schools of Santa Luzia/MG, Brazil, based on the perceptions of teachers and school principals. Using a descriptive and quantitative methodology, the study applied questionnaires to 37 Physical Education teachers and 22 school administrators, complemented by documentary analysis of financial statements and official reports. The findings indicate that structural deficiencies and lack of resources significantly hinder pedagogical planning, teaching methodology, and assessment processes, directly affecting students’ comprehensive development. As part of the professional master's program, an educational product was developed: “Situational Report on Infrastructure and Availability of Teaching Materials for Physical Education in Municipal Schools of Santa Luzia/MG and Guide for Planning, Investment, and Qualification of Physical Education Classes”. This material provides technical and pedagogical support for municipal education management, offering recommendations to ensure the right to quality education, strengthen public policies, and promote Physical Education as an essential curricular component. It is worth emphasizing the relevance of this study and its final product to the field of school Physical Education, particularly by shedding light on often overlooked material inequalities and proposing concrete pathways for overcoming them.