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

Silva, Carolina Fernandes da

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

O conhecimento científico na Educação Física: caminhos para a complexidade

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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 20^th 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 21^st century.

Key words
Complex thinking; Epistemology; Interdisciplinary; Science

Program	Area	Research lines
PPGEEFE/USP	Sociocultural and Behavioral Physical Education Studies	- Organization of motor response and acquisition of motor skills;
		- Analysis and diagnosis of motor development;
		- Sociocultural studies of the human movement;
		- Psychosocial aspects of sport;
		- Management, Policies, Marketing and Communication in Sport and Physical Education;
		- Development of Physical Education programs.
	Biodynamic Physical Education and Sport Studies	- Biomechanics of human movement;
		- Acute and chronic effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system;
		- Nutrition, physical and genetic activity in sport and health;
		- Sports performance.
PPGEDF/UFPR	Sociocultural Aspects of Sport and Leisure	Involves studies and research focusing on manifestations related to sport and leisure, with analyses from sociological, political, historical, philosophical, educational and cultural perspectives.
	Sociocultural Aspects of Sport and Leisure
	Physical Activity and Health	Involves studies and research on physical activity and exercise as a means of promoting health in different populations and environments, with emphasis on physiological, biomechanical, psychological, nutritional, epidemiological and functional aspects.
	Physical Activity and Health
	Physical and Sports Performance	Involves studies and research aimed at improving physical and sports in different populations, developed from the perspectives of physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition.
	Physical and Sports Performance
PPGEF/UFSC	Pedagogical Theory and Practice in Physical Education	- Theories of Body, Human Movement, Sports and Leisure;
		- Pedagogical and Didactic Theories of Physical Education Teaching.

	Health-Related Physical Activity	- Physical Activity Promotion Programs and Processes;
	Health-Related Physical Activity	- Physical Education, Living Conditions and Health.
	Biodynamics of Human Performance	- Biomechanics of Human Movement;
	Biodynamics of Human Performance	- Physical Exercise and Sports Performance.
PPGCMF/UFRGS	Human Movement, Culture and Education	- Social Representations of the Human Movement;
	Human Movement, Culture and Education	- Teacher Training and Pedagogical Practice.
	Human Movement, Health and Performance	- Physical Activity and health;
		- Physical Activity and Performance;
		- Neuromechanics of Human Movement.

Practices	Type of interdisciplinary
Importation	A central discipline co-opts the work regarding methodologies, languages and equipment already used in another discipline.
Crossing	Opening each discipline to all the others, disciplines allow themselves to be contaminated and crossed with elements characteristic of each one.
Convergence	Studies by areas involving convergence of perspectives.
Decentralization	When traditional disciplines are not sufficient for the knowledge of specific problems or are too large. There is no discipline that constitutes the point of departure or irradiation of the problem, nor even the point of arrival of work.
Commitment	For issues too vast that have resisted over the centuries. Where our knowledge is few to even notice, an engaging and circular interdisciplinarity is needed, which actively explores all possible complementarities between disciplines.

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[1] Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no conflict of interests to declare.