Freirean principles in the university extension in Gymnastics for All

ABSTRACT Practice and reflection are known as dialectical in Freire’s pedagogy, surrounded by policity and dialogicity of pedagogy in different contexts, such as higher education. It was analyzed how, and which Freirean aspects were salutary in teaching-learning process in gymnastics from the perspectives of those involved in a university extension. Using qualitative methods, data were collected from field notes, focus groups and document analysis. For data analysis, it was used thematic analysis. To ensure validity and trustworthiness, there were data triangulation. Knowledge was built using critical, collective, collaborative, and democratic way, in which autonomy and horizontality were confirmed, resulting in awareness and social transformations in those involved into the experience. Therefore, relevant to use in Gymnastics for All and its possible reflexes to professional education.