A importância do futsal nas escolas para o desenvolvimento dos alunos

Abstract

The futsal modality is one of the most practiced by Brazilians and in Physical Education classes, considering that the rules are very similar to soccer, bringing great popularity to the sport. Thus, the objective of this article is to describe the importance of futsal for the development of students in schools and the role of the physical education teacher during the teaching of this modality. This is a narrative review of the literature developed by consulting scientific articles, dissertations, and theses available in databases such as Google Scholar, Pubmed, and Scielo on the theme "Physical Education in schools, Futsal in schools, and the Benefits of futsal for children" in studies published between 2013 and 2023. After the initial search in the databases, the articles were evaluated for relevance, methodological quality, and scope of the topic. Based on the results, it was possible to highlight that regular practice of futsal can bring physical, psychological, and social benefits to children. The article also addressed the importance of introducing futsal in school physical education and the need for a pedagogical approach that takes into consideration the overall development of students. Therefore, futsal can be a fun and beneficial physical activity for children in school, provided that it is practiced correctly, supervised by a qualified professional, and that there are adequate tools for teaching the modality.