Learning through play

a pedagogical proposal for teaching rugby using a Game-based approach

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https://doi.org/10.5380/ra.v17i2.99455

Abstract

Rugby is a relatively new sport in Brazil and, in general, it is taught both in schools and in sports training contexts through mechanistic methodologies that prioritize the teaching of technical skills in a way that is disconnected from the context of the game. Thus, the objective of this study is to present a pedagogical proposal for teaching rugby on indoor courts based on an interactionist methodology. To this end, meetings were held with specialists in the sport, and by making associations with Bayer’s (1994) proposal for teaching team sports, the rugby content was systematized based on core game principles: contesting possession, advancing, supporting, maintaining continuity, applying pressure, and scoring. A teaching sequence for the principles was outlined, and lessons were suggested using interactionist methodologies based on these principles. It is concluded that the application of alternative methodologies for teaching rugby is possible, making the sport more accessible and meaningful, and contributing to the development of more autonomous and tactically intelligent students. 

Author Biographies

Giovanna Xavier de Moura, Centro Universitário Ingá (UNINGÁ), Maringá, Paraná Universidade Estadual de Maringpa (UEM), Maringá, Paraná

Professora no Centro Universitário Ingá (Uningá) e Atleta da Seleção Brasileira de Rugby League (CBRL). Doutora em Educação Física (2022) pelo Programa de Pós Graduação em Educação Física associado da Universidade Estadual de Maringá e Universidade Estadual de Londrina na linha de práticas, políticas e produção do conhecimento. Mestra pelo mesmo programa (2018). Possui graduação em Licenciatura em Educação Física pela Universidade Estadual de Maringá (2014), é graduada em Bacharel em Educação Física pelo Unicesumar (2015). Participa do grupo de pesquisa e estudos GEPPOL (Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em políticas públicas de esporte e lazer) da UEM. Participou como bolsista Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica (PIBIC). Realiza pesquisas sobre esportes coletivos (em especial, o Rugby), políticas públicas e gênero. Tem experiência com atletismo, danças urbanas, pilates. Foi treinadora de Rugby e crossfit.

Gustavo Barreiros de Albuquerque, Confederação Brasileira de Rugby

Graduado em Bacharelado em Educação Física pela Universidade Federal do Paraná. Pós graduado em Neurociência e Treinamento Mental no Esporte na UNIFATEC. Atleta Olímpico Rio 2016, Atleta Panamericano Toronto 2015, Treinador Jogos Panamericanos Santiago 2023. Assistente técnico na Confederação Brasileira de Rugby: academia de alto rendimento de São José dos Campos, seleção brasileira de 7's masculina e seleção brasileira juvenil M19. Treinador no São José Rugby: assistente da equipe masculina adulta, M17 masculina e escolinha infantil.

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Published

2025-12-15

How to Cite

Xavier de Moura, G., & Barreiros de Albuquerque, G. (2025). Learning through play: a pedagogical proposal for teaching rugby using a Game-based approach. The Journal of the Latin American Socio-Cultural Studies of Sport (ALESDE), 17(2), 82–93. https://doi.org/10.5380/ra.v17i2.99455

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Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): Investigar o rugby: práticas, saberes e lógicas em disputa

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