EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA CONSCIENTE: MINDFULNESS EN LA ESCUELA

Abstract

This research aims to generate a first approach in Uruguay regarding the introduction of mindfulness(MF) in school physical education (EFE). On the one hand, data from scientific research and pertinentbibliography regarding MF programs and their benefits in primary education were analyzed; andon the other hand, the knowledge and possible applications of the MF in the EFE in the departmentof Maldonado, collecting data through an interview-survey of 30 teachers. 20% knew the conceptof MF, 10% of EFE teachers applied the MF in their classes, 80% of teachers who did not know theMF perceive their application in the EFE as possible, and all of the EFE teachers use at least four ofthe six techniques established in the survey that could be applied by the MF. In conclusion, the MFis seen as a possible and promising method to be applied in the EFE, although there is a need forresearch on its application and benefits in the EFE in the department of Maldonado.