Analysis of the perceptions about the body of the faculty in the Bachelor's Program in Physical Education and Sport at the University of Los Llanos Análisis de las percepciones sobre el cuerpo del profesorado en el programa de Licenciatura en Educación Física y Deporte de la Universidad de los Llanos

Abstract

This study examines how the discourse used by university teachers in pedagogical, curricular, and research resources in physical education affects the academic training of students. The research aimed to understand the evolution of language in these resources and its impact on the perception and practice related to the body in the field of physical education. To conduct the study, a methodology combining document review and interviews with teachers from the physical education program at the University of Los Llanos was used. The review focused on curricula, study plans, class guides, and academic publications addressing the perspective on the body in said program. Through the interviews, the aim was to identify trends, similarities, and divergences in the discourses and views on the body reflected both in the documents and in conversations with the professors. The findings indicate that, in the physical education program of the University of Los Llanos, the body is seen not only as an instrument for physical activity but also as a mirror of human health, culture, and identity. However, changes in perspectives are detected, showing a tilt towards a more scientific and multidimensional view of the body.