Course Objectives
Postgraduate Studies in Physical Activity and Playing in Childhood is aimed at professionals who seek to increase the value of play and playing in child’s development and well-being, and to technical staff who manage initiatives where physical activity and play, in free time, interaction with others and in natural and recreational spaces, takes place.
Access Conditions
Can apply graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent in the areas of Basic Education, Pre-School Education, Early Childhood Education, Basic Education, Elementary Education, Pedagogy, Science and Sport and Physical Education, Psychology and other areas related to Teacher Training, Child Development, Social Sciences, Education and Behavioral; or hold a significant scientific, academic and professional curriculum in the field of Childhood Play and Motricity
Learning Language
Portuguese
Learning Objectives
Develop socio-emotional, cognitive and motor processes and skills and cultivate a praxis of Play in Physical Activity to motivate healthy habits in active children.
Access to Superior Studies
Not applicable.
Course Coordinators
Common Core
Curricular Unit | Code | ECTS | Period |
Early Motor Development | 20040232 | 6 | 1st S |
Popular Toys and Games | 20040243 | 6 | 1st S |
Seminar | 20040257 | 6 | 1st S |
Analysis of Motor Behavior | 20040296 | 6 | 2nd S |
Recreation and Play Spaces | 20040268 | 6 | 2nd S |