Aprendizagem cooperativa e representações sociais na Educação Física: um estudo com alunos do Ensino Médio Técnico

The study investigated the impact of cooperative learning in high school Physical Education, focusing on promoting cooperation and unity. It explored students’ social representations using Central Nucleus Theory, analyzing how structured cooperative learning and sports events influence pro-social behaviors, promoting responsibility, respect, and enjoyment. The study employed the Free Word Association Technique and matrix analysis with IRaMuTeQ software to identify central and peripheral elements in social representations. Results highlighted the importance of organization, responsibility, respect, unity, and enjoyment in sports events, emphasizing the positive influence of these values on the formation of engaged citizens.