Saberes e prácticas sobre a educaçâo do corpo infantil na instruçâo pública primária nos anos finais do século XIX no Brasil

Abstract

[Abstract] In this paper I attempt to seek out a debate on physical education in Brazilian primary schools between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. After examining sources of a diverse nature, I managed to find records of the emphasis given to the physical education of students as an important way to achieve the moderniza- tion and civilization of the society. Presented from the perspective of a history of the curricu- lum, this paper aims to discuss a hypothesis, yet to be refined, rather than affirm the suppo- sitions presented here.