Jogos Estudantis Valadarense “JEV”: do renascimento aos dias atuais

Abstract

School games have their origins in the educational and sporting movement of the 19th and 20th centuries, influenced by the Olympic Movement and Pierre de Coubertin's vision of the importance of sport in education. The incorporation of sporting activities in schools contributes to students' physical, emotional and moral development. Over time, inter-school competitions have emerged that promote sportsmanship, camaraderie and healthy competition among students. School leagues and federations were also created, organizing competitions at broader levels, which gave rise to the structured and formal events known as "school games". These events promote not only competition, but can also help promote values such as fair play, teamwork and mutual respect. The history of sport reflects cultural diversity and social change over time. Sport plays a crucial role in promoting health, social cohesion and cultural expression, as well as being an important tool in the holistic development of students in schools. After summarizing sport and school games and their evolution over time, the aim of this paper is to gather information about the Valadarense Student Games "JEV", from their rebirth to the present day. A survey was made of the year in which the first "JEV" took place after its return, analyzing the material received from the Municipal Department of Culture, Sport, Leisure and Tourism - SMCELT, responsible for organizing the games. In addition, research materials provided by collaborators and teachers who took part in the games were used. We also used a document called “JOGOS ESTUDANTIS VALADARENSE: an investigation into the sector's public policy on sport and leisure between the years of 2000 and 2020” , developed by professors Danilo Reis Coimbra and Liege Coutinho Goulart Dornellas and approved by the ethics committee of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares Campus. The research instrument consists of open and closed questions, 15 in total. After receiving these documents, a quantitative study will be carried out to analyze the data obtained, which can be translated into percentages. This research provides a comprehensive view of the Valadarense Student Games, highlighting both the positive aspects and the areas for improvement. Based on these results, it is possible to direct efforts towards making the games more attractive and relevant to the student community, providing an enriching experience and promoting the development of students/athletes.