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2025-11-26

Educação e esporte de alto rendimento no Brasil: cenário de conciliação

Education and high-performance sport in Brazil: a scenario of conciliation

Educación y deportes de alto rendimiento en Brasil: escenario de conciliación

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15332/2422474X.10660
Felipe Saul da Costa Wanzeler
Universidade de Brasília image/svg+xml
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4850-3814
Hugo Paula Almeida da Rocha
Colégio Pedro II image/svg+xml
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2237-1155
Américo Pierangeli Costa
Universidade de Brasília image/svg+xml
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2897-9164
Felipe Rodrigues da Costa
Universidade de Brasília image/svg+xml
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1817-5058
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Abstract (en)

This study analyzed the interaction between socioeconomic, sport and educational factors in the balance between sport and education of 81 elite Brazilian athletes. Data collected through a questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics and tests of association (Fisher’s exact, p < 0.05). The majority belong to classes A and B, with Bolsa Atleta[1] as their main source of income. Women have a higher expectation of reaching a high level of education (p = 0.029). University athletes from private institutions are more likely to win medals, especially gold medals (p = 0.021). The lack of tutoring, class substitution, and curricular flexibility hinders this balance. This highlights the need for strategies that provide effective support to Brazilian student-athletes.

 

[1] The Bolsa Atleta program is a Brazilian federal government initiative that provides financial support to high-performance athletes, helping them continue their training and competitions.

 

Keywords (en): elite athlete, student athlete, dual career

Abstract (pt)

Este estudo analisou a interação entre fatores socioeconômicos, esportivos e educacionais na conciliação entre esporte e educação de 81 atletas de elite brasileiros. Dados coletados via questionário foram avaliados com estatísticas descritivas e testes de associação (Exato de Fisher, p < 0,05). A maioria pertence às classes A e B, com o Bolsa Atleta como principal fonte de renda. Mulheres têm maior expectativa de alcançar níveis educacionais elevados (p = 0,029). Atletas universitários de instituições privadas apresentam maior chance de ganhar medalhas, especialmente de ouro (p = 0,021). A falta de tutoria, reposição de aulas e flexibilidade curricular prejudica essa conciliação. Reforça-se a necessidade de estratégias que ofereçam suporte efetivo para estudantes-atletas brasileiros.

Keywords (pt): atleta de elite, dupla carreira, estudante-atleta

Abstract (es)

Este estudio analizó la interacción entre factores socioeconómicos, deportivos y educativos en la conciliación entre el deporte y la educación de 81 atletas de élite brasileños. Los datos recopilados mediante cuestionarios fueron evaluados utilizando estadísticas descriptivas y pruebas de asociación (Prueba Exacta de Fisher, p < 0,05). La mayoría pertenece a las clases socioeconómicas A y B, siendo la Beca Atleta[1] la principal fuente de ingresos. Las mujeres tienen mayores expectativas de alcanzar niveles educativos avanzados (p = 0,029). Los atletas universitarios de instituciones privadas tienen más probabilidades de ganar medallas, especialmente de oro (p = 0,021). La falta de tutorías, reposición de clases y flexibilidad curricular dificulta esta conciliación. Se refuerza la necesidad de estrategias que brinden un apoyo efectivo a los estudiantes-atletas brasileños.

 

[1] El programa Bolsa Atleta es una iniciativa del gobierno federal de Brasil que ofrece apoyo financiero a atletas de alto rendimiento para que puedan continuar su entrenamiento y participación en competiciones.

Keywords (es): atleta de élite, carrera dual, estudiante-atleta
Felipe Saul da Costa Wanzeler, Universidade de Brasília

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the Amapá Higher Education Center (CEAP). Postgraduate degree in Physical Education and Sports Teaching Methodology (CEAP); and in Public Health from the Multidisciplinary Residency Program in Public Health at the Federal University of Amapá (UNIFAP). Master's and Doctorate degrees from the Postgraduate Program in Physical Education at the University of Brasília (UnB). Permanent professor at the Amapá State Department of Education (SEED). Experience in research in the areas of physical activity and health; Public Health; and Dual Careers for Athletes. Professional experience in school physical education (basic education), fitness, and basic health care.

Hugo Paula Almeida da Rocha, Colégio Pedro II

PhD in Education from the Graduate Programme in Education at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - PPGE/UFRJ (Class of 2013). Master's degree in Education from PPGE/UFRJ (Class of 2011). Physical Education Teacher at Colégio Pedro II since March 2014. Worked as a substitute teacher in the Physical Education department at the UFRJ Application School - CAp/UFRJ (2011). Graduated with a degree in Physical Education from UFRJ (2010); had experience as an intern at the UFRJ Application School in the Physical Education course in Basic Education. Scientific Initiation Scholarship (2009-2010) from the Institutional Programme for Scientific Initiation Scholarships (PIBIC/CNPq). Awarded a scholarship from the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) from 2011 to 2013, when he studied for his master's degree, and from 2013 to 2017, during his doctoral studies. He participates as co-leader and researcher at the Laboratory for Research and Extension in Physical Education and Society (LAPEEFS/CPII) and as a researcher at the Laboratory for Research in Physical Education (LABEC/UFRJ), working directly on the research project ‘Schooling and training of young athletes.’ Among the activities developed at LABEC, the following stand out: assistance and co-supervision of the work of Scientific Initiation Scholarship holders, production of scientific articles, and preparation of reports and projects to raise funds for research.

Américo Pierangeli Costa, Universidade de Brasília

Professor at the Faculty of Physical Education, University of Brasília (UnB). PhD in Administration from the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) - Area of Concentration: Strategic Management, Marketing, and Innovation. Master's degree in Administration from the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) - Area of Concentration: Strategic Management, Marketing, and Innovation. Works in the areas of Marketing and Consumer Behavior with an emphasis on sports, health, and quality of life.

Felipe Rodrigues da Costa, Universidade de Brasília

He holds a degree in Physical Education from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2005), a specialization in Soccer from the Federal University of Viçosa (2008), a Master's degree in Physical Education from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2009), and a Doctorate in Physical Education from Gama Filho University (2012). He completed a postdoctoral internship at the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education at the University of Coimbra. He is currently a professor at the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Brasília. Coordinator of the Research Group on Sports Training and Athlete Careers (FEF-UnB). He is a researcher at the Center for Research on Sports and Physical Activity (FCDEF-UC). He is president of the Brazilian Association on Dual Sports Careers (ABDC) for the 2021-2023 and 2023-2027 terms. He has conducted research on the athlete training process, especially the reconciliation between sports training and academic training (dual sports and academic career). Coordinator of Axis 2 - Dual Career: Sport and Work of the Technical Group on Transition and Dual Sports Career (GTTDE) within the scope of the National Secretariat for Sports Excellence (SNE) of the Ministry of Sports. Institutional Representative to the International University Sports Federation (FISU) for the implementation and development of the Healthy Campus Project at the University of Brasília.

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