Saúde mental dos alunos do ensino médio: a importância em abordar a qualidade de vida nas aulas de Educação Física

Abstract

The present study aimed to analyze the relevance of addressing the topic of health and quality of life from the perspective of high school students, as well as to investigate how school-based Physical Education can contribute to promoting better quality of life and greater emotional stability among students. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, involving the application of two open-ended questionnaires. In the second questionnaire, students were asked to assign a score to express the level of importance they attributed to the inclusion of this topic in the school context. The data collected were analyzed to understand the students' level of interest in the topic throughout high school and to evaluate their perceptions regarding the impact of Physical Education classes on promoting health and well-being. The study's conclusion seeks to assess the effectiveness of addressing this theme and the students' engagement throughout the research process, contributing to reflections on the importance of incorporating health and quality of life as a central component of pedagogical practices in school-based Physical Education