Temas transversais e a educação física: relato de experiência sobre a abordagem de higiene pessoal para alunos do ensino fundamental - anos finais

Abstract

Personal hygiene refers to the measures adopted to preserve health and prevent diseases. By practicing personal hygiene daily, we avoid contracting diseases caused mainly by fungi and bacteria, in addition to promoting a good impression on the people with whom we interact, whether personally or professionally. From this perspective, it is considered that good personal hygiene habits include: washing the body and face frequently, brushing your teeth at least once a day, washing your hair at least once a week, and washing your hands. Objective: This study aimed to report the experiences of Physical Education students in an intervention with the approach of personal hygiene as a cross-cutting theme for elementary school students - final years, from a school in the south zone of the city of Manaus/Am, highlighting its importance in the educational and social development of students. Methodology: The intervention took place in the second semester of 2023, for elementary school students - final years aged between 13 and 15, enrolled in a public school system. The experience report describes how the intervention process occurred, from the choice of the theme to the completion of the intervention. We organized the intervention focused on explaining information about hygiene of the body, hands, hair, beard and teeth. Reflections and considerations: The discussions on the theme took place based on presentations explaining the theme, a question and answer game, a prize draw and an evaluation. The choice of the theme personal hygiene reflects the constant care to ensure a healthier life for the students. Final Considerations: The study concludes that carrying out this intervention provided experiences and knowledge for both the students and the undergraduate students in Physical Education, showing that the approaches are ways of working in the school environment, contributing to the learning and development of the students.