The adventure as a theme in undergraduate curriculum in physical education in Paraná

Abstract

The research aims to present the implementation of experiences involving the theme of Adventure in the undergraduate curriculum in courses of Physical Education at public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the state of Paraná (PR). The research is characterized as a descriptive documentary analysis. Data collection was conducted on the Electronic e-MEC System and on the official websites of HEIs. The results indicated that in the 10 public HEIs in PR, there are 23 Physical Education courses, with 13 offering licensure programs and 12 offering bachelor's degrees. Upon reviewing the Course Pedagogical Projects (PPCs), 36 disciplines related to the adventure theme were identified, along with three extension projects and one mandatory internship content. The teaching predominance lies in the Licensure programs. The course syllabi indicate content covering theoretical-methodological aspects, conceptions, concepts, classifications, environmental education, risk, safety, and school physical education. It is concluded that the Adventure theme is present in the undergraduate curriculum in courses of Physical Education at public HEIs in PR, with a broad spectrum of approaches meeting the intervention possibilities of future professionals.