Professionalism in physical education: Conflicts and disputes between professional jurisdictions

Abstract

Physical Education is a professional category that has been claiming new. jurisdictions and social status in emerging fields related to Health, Leisure, Fitness, thus. seeking to legitimize itself as an organized profession. However, the mechanisms and strategies used for maintaining professionalism achieved by the occupation are not clear.. Therefore, we intend to discuss CONFEF’s legal actions and the economic conditions experienced by professionals in the labor market when disputing over professional’s jurisdictions.