Social representations of physical education students and teachers about judo pedagogic practices: state of knowledge

TRS, developed by Serge Moscovici in 1961, is an important theory in the area of social psychology and has been contributing to the field of education since 1981 to understand educational processes. The objective of the research is to identify and analyze national studies that appropriated the Theory of Social Representations as a theoretical and methodological basis in the relationship between Judo and Physical Education. The research analyzed scientific articles published between 2017 and 2023, which used the Theory of Social Representations as a basis, especially in the area of Physical Education. The main results of the research demonstrated data collection and analysis methods varying between the selected studies. Data collection techniques included interviews, speech recording and the Free Word Association Test, while data analysis was mainly based on content analysis, using software such as IRAMUTEQ, EVOC and Oracle Crystal Ball. Although some articles address the topic, there is a lack of studies that analyze the pedagogical practice of judo in Physical Education from the perspective of social representations. However, the research emphasizes the importance of exploring this relationship, as it is believed that the practice of judo at school develops a social subject and can contribute to active learning, formation of values, socio-emotional development and promotion of the well-being of students. students. This context represents a trend for contemporary school physical education, moving away from the traditional model to the model where the student is the protagonist.