Ruy Jornada Krebs: Vida e Obra de um Educador

This memorial aims to narrate the life and work of Professor Ruy Jornada Krebs, a professional dedicated to the study of human development and teaching, research and extension in Brazilian Physical Education. The text covers academic formative process, the first professional activities, the professor's university career, his academic history at Physical Education and Sports  Center (CEFD) of Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) and his dedication to the Globalized Methodology and the Bioecological Theory of Human Development: Retirement and moving to State University of Santa Catarina (UDESC) are also considered for the discussion in this memorial, as well as the productive continuity in the area. In the year that CEFD celebrates 50 years, an honor is is  given for one of the main Brazilian Physical Education professionals.