Origin
Created in the Sports Center in 2005, the NuPPE/LAPE is a center for research, extension and education in the area of sports pedagogy, bringing together professors and students who are interested on sports teaching and culture's games and toys.
Mission
To develop research, disseminate scientific information, develop evaluation tools, promote courses and internships for Physical Education students and professors, strengthening the pedagogical intervention in the sports' teaching-learning-training process, as well as in the pedagogical possibilities of the games and toys for developing children. In addition to contributing on the initiatives of the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Education, the NuPPE / LAPE has conducted research activities and continuing education to meet demands of public agencies and private companies.