Socialização profissional dos professores de Educação Física no início da carreira docente

The beginning of the teaching career is understood as a period of adaptation in the work environment. The objective of the study was to analyze the process of socialization in the work of Physical Education teachers at the beginning of their teaching career. The descriptive study with a qualitative approach had the participation of 16 effective teachers who were between the 1st and 4th year of teaching in municipal and state schools in the city of Maringá (Paraná). Content analysis was used to systematize the interviews. With greater intensity, it was verified that the teachers' professional choice was due to the practice of physical activity, during childhood and adolescence. A rupture was observed in the group of teachers with one year of teaching in terms of the perception of rules and exposition of ideas, which denotes greater insecurity and care in the school environment. However, regarding organizational issues, it could be concluded that most schools were not sufficiently oriented to receive beginning teachers. This factor can generate greater conflicts for teachers during this career phase. school year. This factor can generate greater conflicts for teachers during this career phase.