Courses in English
PPGEF Doctoral courses taught in English:
1. CONCENTRATION AREA: PEDAGOGICAL THEORY AND PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DEF 3123-000 – Socio-philosophical and Pedagogical Foundations of Physical Education
The theoretical foundations of Physical Education by the Human and Social Sciences; body and movement in philosophical and socio-cultural approaches. Fundamentals of Educational Sciences: teaching knowledge, school culture and didactic-pedagogical approaches. Paradigms of pedagogical research in Physical Education.
DEF 510004 – Advanced Studies in Pedagogical Theory and Practice in Physical Education
Recent advances in theoretical-conceptual formulations related to the human body and movement. Current trends in sport and leisure manifestations in different contexts. Contemporary pedagogical proposals on the teaching of Physical Education.
2. CONCENTRATION AREA: HEALTH-RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
DEF 3124-000 – Advanced Research Methods in Physical Activity and Health
Research in Physical Education: evolution and trends. The issue of paradigms and research approaches in physical activity and health. Experimental research designs and data analysis. Epidemiological approaches, data sources and measures. Common designs used in Epidemiology. Understanding and reducing errors in research on physical activity and health. Structure of the doctoral dissertation.
DEF 510005 – Advanced Studies in Physical Activity and Health
Approach to topics suggested by the students themselves, presented by guest researchers from abroad, in the area of Health-Related Physical Activity.
3. CONCENTRATION AREA: BIODYNAMICS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE
DEF 510003 – Advanced Research Methods in Biodynamics of Human PerformanceApproach to topics suggested by the students themselves, presented by guest Brazilian researchers or PPGEF researchers, in the area of Biodynamics of Human Performance.
DEF 510002 – Advanced Studies in Biodynamics of Human Performance
Approach to topics suggested by the students themselves, presented by guest researchers from abroad, in the area of Biodynamics of Human Performance.