A utilização dos exergames nas aulas de Educação Física do Ensino Fundamental I como um instrumento de promoção da saúde

Abstract

This study aims to analyze how exergames can contribute in Physical Education from elementary school to promote health. In this sense, we analyze the possible relations between Physical Education and new technologies through the use of exergames as playful way of application of physical activities that encourage healthy habits. The objectives that guide the study are to investigate the effects of the use of exergames and their educational functions in physical education classes in elementary school; understand the importance of games like socializing element in physical education classes and as potentially playful tool and aid in the acquisition of cooperative values. This is a qualitative/quantitative research, presenting numerical data from the use of playful proposed activity with the use of a specific type of exergame as well as the observation of individual and collective participation of those involved in the activity. As a result of research, it is possible to consider only the physical activity does not generate significant changes in health habits; It is needed the intervention of other health professionals and family to add value to the application of new technologies such as differential the physical education classes.