A importância do tênis de mesa nas aulas de educação física escolar do ensino fundamental

Abstract

This exploratory, qualitative, and bibliographic study investigates the importance and pedagogical potential of table tennis in elementary school Physical Education, focusing on its contributions to students' motor, cognitive, and social development. Table tennis, an accessible and dynamic sport, promotes crucial skills like fine motor coordination, quick reasoning, and inclusion. The research addresses the challenge of implementing this sport in schools and proposes that its introduction significantly aids holistic development, aligning with curricular guidelines and a critical- emancipatory perspective. The findings, derived from a literature review, confirm its effectiveness as a pedagogical tool, highlighting its capacity to enhance physical and social skills. However, the study also notes implementation barriers such as the lack of adequate infrastructure and the need for enhanced teacher training. The strategies proposed include adapting materials, investing in professional development, and integrating the sport critically into the curriculum, thereby reinforcing that table tennis is a valuable, multifaceted educational content capable of fostering a more diverse, inclusive, and meaningful Physical Education experience.