Abstract - Teaching Combat Sports in School Physical Education Development of Specific Motor Skills
Background. In the school setting, combat sports allow students to develop moral, affective, intellectual, and motor abilities.
Problem and aim. This study aimed to explore how combat sports are taught in physical education classes in Brazil and investigate the perception of physical education teachers regarding the effects of combat sports on motor skill development.
Methods. A semi-structured and validated questionnaire was administered to 77 physical education teachers in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Results. 18 respondents taught combat sports as part of their teaching program and 59 did not. Teachers believed that combat sports help students develop specific motor skills, particularly grabbing, rolling, and dodging.
Conclusions. The results showed that despite being aware of the benefits of combat sports to motor skill development, most teachers do not include combat-related activities in their classes.