Overview of Technical Courses in Leisure in Brazil

Between Training and Professional Perspectives

Abstract

Leisure has emerged as a relevant and necessary field in people's lives, being a social right permeated by the manifestations of culture and the demands of individuals. In this sense, the present investigation aimed to examine the formation of the Leisure Technician in Brazil, originating from the leisure technical courses of the Federal Institutes. For this purpose, aspects such as the different forms of offering these courses, the diagnosis of their organizations, the expected professional training profile, and the characteristics of the contexts of insertion of the courses were considered. As a methodological strategy, we used bibliographic and documentary research. Among the initial results, we identified that, out of a set of thirty-five registered courses, eight are currently in operation, with a concentration in the Northeast region. Among the operating courses, we selected three offered by Federal Institutes for conducting more in-depth analyzes, as they had data available for public access. Regarding them, we noted that they are courses located in cities with tourism potential, with a duration between three and four years, presenting curricula that seek to establish a critical dialogue with the political, economic.