Los videojuegos como materiales curriculares: una aproximación a su uso en Educación Física

Abstract

Curricular materials are teachers’ tools used for their teaching development which mediate the teaching-learning process. At the beginning of the 21st century a theoretical body of knowledge has been developed on the use of video games as curricular material, but its use has benefits and disadvantages, which produce important gaps on how they should be used. This paper analyzes the potentiality of video games as curriculum materials for the Physical Education subject. Therefore, we analyze in depth on the types of use video games offer in curriculum development. Several examples of video games use are presented from a technical and practical rationality. Finally, possible uses are drawn and future perspectives on video games usage for Physical Education are indicated.