Abstract
Based on the theoretical-methodological contribution of Oral History, this text analyzes the ten Memory Centers for Physical Education and Sports operating in Brazilian federal universities, considering their goals, functions and action strategies. Thirty-six interviews were conducted with the people who created and participated in those initiatives, which were compared with other documentary sources. In analyzing these different sources, the article discusses how these places are represented as spaces that keep, recover, preserve, produce and disseminate memories. Because they are linked to university institutions, other functions are mentioned, especially regarding knowledge production and training.
Keywords:
History; Physical Education; Universities; Memory