The current research aims to analyze and characterize the conditions of the school sports in the elementary schools in the Municipality of Santos, focusing on: a) the academic and professional experience of teachers/coaches; b) the condition of facilities and equipment. By using questionnaires with open and closed questions for teachers/coaches (n=85) in state, municipal and private schools, there were differences among teachers/coaches of the three school systems in relation to age, experience, training and updating. Regardless of the origin of the school, most professionals are male and carry out other activities beyond school sports. The conditions of use and maintenance of facilities and materials in public schools are worse than those described in private schools. It is hoped that the results contribute to a better utilization of the training potential of school sports, and thus encourage and promote future discussions about programs of sports initiation in this context.
Sports; Teaching; Human Resources
