Technology in School Physical Education: a Study on the Impacts before and after the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2023)

Abstract

 This study presents an analysis of the use of technology in physical education in basic education, focusing on the years 2020 to 2023, before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, of qualitative and exploratory nature, investigates academic production on the subject and seeks to understand the impact of technology on the discipline, both before and after the pandemic. A thorough survey of scientific production was carried out between the years 2020 and 2023, in databases such as SciELO, LILACS, and the CAPES Periodicals Portal. We included some descriptors to guide the search, which were: "School Physical Education", "Technology", "Pedagogical Practice". From this, all texts dealing with technology in school physical education were included, and texts that did not address the theme were excluded. The texts have highlighted the importance of technology as a means to enable remote teaching during the pandemic, despite social inequalities impacting student engagement. Moreover, they emphasize how technology can be a creative and innovative tool to enrich learning experiences in school physical education, from promoting a culture of peace to implementing exergames as a form of physical activity. However, it is emphasized the need for investments in infrastructure and teacher training to ensure the success of these initiatives.  

Keywords: Physical education. Technology. Pedagogical practice.