PSICOMOTRICIDADE NA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA INFANTIL: CONSTRUINDO UMA APRENDIZAGEM INTEGRAL

Abstract

Psychomotricity is a field that investigates the human being through bodily movement and its interactions with the environment, considering the individual's capacity to perceive and interact with their surroundings, other people, and their own internal processes. This study aimed to analyze the psychomotor practices applied in physical education classes in schools and 

their implications for learning and child development, focusing on the effectiveness of these approaches and the challenges for their implementation. A narrative review was conducted of articles published between 2010 and 2024, using descriptors such as "Psychomotricity," "Physical Education," "Early Childhood Education," and "School." The screening resulted in the selection of seven articles that investigated psychomotor practices and their implications in school physical education. The results indicate that these practices are effective for child development, promoting improvements in motor and cognitive skills, as well as benefits in affective relationships. However, the research also reveals the underutilization of Psychomotricity in schools, mainly due to the lack of teacher training. Therefore, it is essential to integrate Psychomotricity in a planned manner into physical education classes, emphasizing the ongoing training of educators and the need for public policies that ensure the implementation of these practices in the school curriculum.