Educação física escolar e tecnologias digitais: uma análise sobre as produções acadêmicas do Laboratório de Estudos em Educação Física, Esporte e Mídia (LEFEM)

Abstract

This study analyzes the academic production of scientific articles from the Laboratory of Studies in Physical Education, Sports and Media (LEFEM) at UFRN, aiming to understand the limits and possibilities of using digital technologies in school Physical Education. It was justified based on the academic importance of investigating the impacts of technological use in physical education classes. Furthermore, its relevance is highlighted in the social contribution of the study, when analyzing effects on teaching that promote inclusion, equity and the integral development of students, through innovative pedagogical practices. A descriptive narrative review with a qualitative approach was used, based on the Lattes CVs of the leaders of the research group. Thirty-five articles published between 2014 and 2024 were selected, analyzing: annual production, indexing in Qualis of the journals, themes involved, training of the authors and national and international partnerships. The results indicated a significant increase in publications on the topic since 2019, with emphasis on pedagogical practices and teacher training, in addition to studies on curricula and specific technologies such as QR Code and digital platforms. Publications in medium-impact journals (B1 and B2) predominated, highlighting the scientific relevance of the group. There was also an increase in interdisciplinary and international collaboration, enriching the findings. It is concluded that LEFEM's research is aimed at improving Physical Education teaching, by exploring the pedagogical potential of digital technologies and promoting critical reflections on their curricular integration. Despite the advances, the need for in-depth investigations on teacher training, diversity of school contexts and access to digital tools is highlighted