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IFG Opens 200 Spots for the Free Online Specialization in School Physical Education by UAB, Starting in 2026 and Lasting 12 Months.
The Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Goiás (IFG) announced the opening of applications for a free specialization in School Physical Education, offered entirely in the online graduate program through the Open University of Brazil (UAB) system.
The selection process seeks candidates with degrees in Physical Education or Pedagogy who wish to start the course in March 2026 at centers located in different cities in Goiás.
This initiative arises to broaden access to continued education, especially for professionals who need to balance work routines with studies, and reinforces IFG’s commitment to teacher qualification.
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IFG Offers Online Graduate Program Starting in March 2026
The new free specialization from IFG has been structured to meet educators interested in deepening their knowledge in the field of School Physical Education, one of the most demanded areas in basic education.
Classes will begin in March 2026 and will follow a hybrid format, but fully online, combining synchronous moments on Saturdays and asynchronous activities throughout the week.
The model is designed to ensure flexibility for participants.
Students must complete all mandatory stages, including the preparation of the Course Completion Work (TCC), an essential requirement for obtaining the specialist title.
Spots Distributed Across Five UAB Centers
According to the announcement, the online graduate program offers 200 spots, distributed among the UAB of Cavalcante, Posse, Cidade de Goiás, Formosa, and Senador Canedo.
This decentralization allows candidates from different regions to access education, strengthening public teaching and the professionalization of basic education teachers.
The total duration of the course will be 12 months, with an expected completion in March 2027.
Thus, students will have a continuous educational journey, structured to develop relevant pedagogical competencies aligned with contemporary demands in the field.
Detailed Curriculum Structure and Focus on School Practice
The free specialization consists of a workload of 420 hours, organized to include essential content for teaching School Physical Education.
The pedagogical proposal encompasses everything from orientation to distance education to specific components of body culture.
Among the planned subjects, the following stand out:
Orientation for Distance Education: Getting to Know Moodle – 30h;
Body Culture: dances, fights, games and play, gymnastics, sports and adventure practices – each module with 30h;
Curriculum and School Physical Education – 30h;
Methodology of Physical Education Teaching for Elementary and High School – 30h;
Health and School Physical Education – 30h;
Media and School Physical Education – 30h;
Scientific Research in School Physical Education – 45h;
Final Course Project – 30h.
Additionally, the curriculum matrix was developed to integrate theory and practice.
The teachers will explore updated teaching methodologies, focusing on the comprehensive development of basic education students.
Thus, the online graduate program aims to strengthen the role of Physical Education as an essential component for citizenship formation.
Who Can Apply for the Free Specialization at IFG
Graduates in Physical Education or Pedagogy can participate in the selection process for the free specialization, as long as they have a diploma recognized by the MEC.
The announcement emphasizes that the online graduate program aims to serve educators who need to enhance pedagogical practices and expand teaching repertoires.
Since the course will be entirely offered in the virtual environment of UAB, the proposal is to democratize access, allowing professionals from different regions to attend classes and complete the educational journey.
Qualified Training Aligned with the Demands of School Physical Education
Thus, the initiative reinforces IFG’s commitment to training teachers prepared for the current challenges of School Physical Education.
Throughout the 12 months, participants will engage with content covering body culture, curriculum, teaching methodologies, media use, and health, composing a complete and in-depth journey.
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