Gerontological conceptions in teacher training in Physical Education

Abstract

The subject of gerontological conceptions in subject programs on teacher training in Physical Education is addressed. Frames completed doctoral research. Consisting of a documentary-type work where 26 material programs are gathered. To carry out the analysis, a qualitative methodology of descriptive and interpretive design is adopted, whose results are not representative of the sample studied. With this approach, an exercise of reflection and analysis is carried out, based on the systematic reading of the components listed and that organize each of the programs. It should be noted that no works related to the specified theme of gerontological conceptions were found; much less for teacher training in Physical Education; which adds greater value to the investigation. Theoretical arguments of 21st century gerontology and critical Physical Education, examined these conceptions from the perspective of humanistic sciences and revealed that in the programs, a homogeneous conception of biomedical matrix predominates, about old age, aging and people. older and that subsumes a psycho-biological conception of a negative cut. To a lesser extent, a conception of positive psychology was identified that extols old age, aging and the elderly. Nuances that are only appreciated in some programs are also recovered and that allow us to consider their distinctive aspects to discuss and stress them. It is estimated that reflecting on this may have repercussions on new ways of understanding old age, aging and the elderly in teacher training in Physical Education.