The Graduate Program in Physical Education (PPGEFI), established through a broad association between the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) and the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), aims to produce knowledge and train qualified professionals to work in basic and higher education, as well as in scientific and technological development.

Objectives

A) Develop research and train researchers in various fields of knowledge that compose the program’s research areas.

B) Contribute to the production of academic and scientific knowledge to strengthen and consolidate Physical Education as a field of study.

C) Disseminate knowledge through technical and scientific events, fostering better professional practices.

D) Train professors and researchers for higher education.

E) Enhance the professional qualification of teachers working in basic education, high school, IFETs (Federal Institutes of Education, Science, and Technology), and higher education.

F) Develop human resources capable of generating new technologies.

G) Establish national and international partnerships to promote greater exchange of experiences among faculty members, students, and research groups.

Mission

To train professionals of academic and professional excellence, capable of working in research, higher education, and non-formal education, fostering technical, scientific, and humanistic perspectives. These professionals should be equipped to face challenges, meet societal demands, and promote social inclusion.

The program is guided by ethical values, transparency, responsibility, legality, excellence, efficiency, social commitment, equality, citizenship, and respect for diversity, which are continuously applied throughout this process.

Graduate Profile

The Graduate Program in Physical Education (PPGEFI), developed in collaboration between UFV and UFJF, is designed for graduates from various fields of knowledge who seek to acquire technical and scientific skills related to exercise and sports, enabling them to apply their expertise in basic and/or higher education, with a strong emphasis on innovation and research.

• Master’s Graduates
  Graduates at the master’s level are expected to develop a scientific mindset as a foundation for knowledge production and dissemination. They will acquire technical skills to generate new ideas and execute research projects. Their contributions should be shared through scientific communication channels, ensuring academic excellence and fostering engagement in basic or higher education. Additionally, pursuing a doctoral degree is strongly encouraged.
• Doctoral Graduates
  Doctoral graduates will achieve advanced technical skills and knowledge beyond those acquired in the master’s program. They will demonstrate autonomy in scientific research and establish their own research groups. Excellence in teaching at all levels should be a hallmark of doctoral graduates, alongside a strong capacity for innovation in Physical Education-related fields.