CHARACTERIZATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS IN THE STATE OF SÃO PAULO

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the characteristics of physical education professionals regarding continuing professional training. The study asked what (content) and how (form) these professionals have undertaken and would like to undertake this training. The method involved 2275 professionals working in the State of São Paulo, who answered a Google Forms questionnaire consisting of questions about training, professional practice, and their expectations regarding continuing education. The data were analyzed using measures of relative frequency of responses for each alternative in each item of the questionnaire. The results showed that: the majority of professionals both a Bachelor’s and Licentiate degree in Physical Education, working in different social segments, in different administrative regions of the State of São Paulo. The main motivation for undertaking continuing education is to improve professional competence, with a preference for short-term and specialization courses offered by colleges or universities in a hybrid format, on the following topics, in order of preference: 1^st fitness, 2^nd sport and biodynamics, 3^rd School Physical Education, adapted Physical Education and management, 4^th training and the elderly, 5^th game and medical matters, 6^th personal trainer and 7^th technology.

Keywords
Physical Education and Training; Vocational Education; Continuing Education; Teacher Training