Scientific knowledge in the field of Physical Education: paths to complexity

Abstract This manuscript aims to discuss possibilities for the incorporation of complex thinking in the scientific field of Physical Education (PE) in Brazil. In dialogue with philosophers who theorize about complex thinking, we analyze the ordering of scientific knowledge structures in Brazil, such as the organization in areas and lines of PE Graduate Programs (PPGs) exposed on their websites and the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) document. Regarding sociocultural transformations that occurred throughout the 20th century, science perceives the limits of knowledge, where divisions in disciplines seem to be insufficient to investigate the complexity of problems, giving rise to the epistemological perspective of complex thinking. PE is organized in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary way, but with gaps between human sciences and natural sciences. Therefore, seeking strategies to reduce borders is emerging for the area to adapt to the new scientific needs of the 21st century.Resumo O presente manuscrito visa discutir sobre possibilidades de incorpora ção do pensamento complexo no campo científico da Educação Física (EF) no Brasil. Em diálogo com filósofos que teorizam sobre o pensamento complexo, analisa-se o ordenamento das estruturas do conhecimento científico no Brasil, como a organização em áreas e linhas dos Programas de Pós-Gr aduação (PPGs) da área, exposta em seus sites, e documento da Coordenação de Aperfei...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research