RESUMO
The implementation and strengthening of initiatives on physical activity and health are needed to guide and propose body practice in a conscious and autonomous way. Given the relevance of the investigation of places to the practice of physical activity in the development of public policies and practices of intervention, it is necessary knowledge about where and how this activity is developed, and the characteristics of the people interested. The objective of this study was characterize practitioners of physical activity in the Campus of Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS); identifying ways and reasons that led these people to seek for that space and the importance of vocational guidance for the practice. Data was collected by observation and interview with 75 people in November 2006. The results indicated that most were men, adults, practiced mostly to walk without professional guidance. It is hoped that studies is encouraging the development of projects in recognition of where and how physical activity is developed and characteristics of who the search. This information can collaborate to interpretations based, interventions and initiatives in public policy, as they may drive development of programs to encourage physical activity, such as municipal Atlas of Sports, in operation.
Assuntos
Atividade Motora , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Brasil , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Universidades , Adulto JovemRESUMO
A implementação e o fortalecimento de iniciativas na atividade física e saúde são necessárias para orientar e propor práticas corporais de forma consciente e autônoma. Diante da relevância de levantamento de locais para prática de atividade física na elaboração de políticas públicas e práticas de intervenção, se faz necessário o conhecimento sobre onde e como esta atividade é desenvolvida, além das características de quem a busca. Este estudo teve por objetivos caracterizar os praticantes de atividade física na Cidade Universitária da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), identificar as modalidades e motivos que os levavam a procurar aquele espaço e a importância de orientação profissional para esta prática. A coleta ocorreu por observação e entrevista com 75 indivíduos, em novembro de 2006. Os resultados indicaram que a maior parte eram homens, adultos, praticantes de caminhada e não tinham orientação profissional. Espera-se que estudos sejam realizados, pois estas informações podem colaborar para intervenções e iniciativas de políticas públicas fundamentadas, além de direcionar a elaboração de programas de incentivo à atividade física, como o Atlas do Esporte em âmbito municipal (em operacionalização).
The implementation and strengthening of initiatives on physical activity and health are needed to guide and propose body practice in a conscious and autonomous way. Given the relevance of the investigation of places to the practice of physical activity in the development of public policies and practices of intervention, it is necessary knowledge about where and how this activity is developed, and the characteristics of the people interested. The objective of this study was characterize practitioners of physical activity in the Campus of Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS); identifying ways and reasons that led these people to seek for that space and the importance of vocational guidance for the practice. Data was collected by observation and interview with 75 people in November 2006. The results indicated that most were men, adults, practiced mostly to walk without professional guidance. It is hoped that studies is encouraging the development of projects in recognition of where and how physical activity is developed and characteristics of who the search. This information can collaborate to interpretations based, interventions and initiatives in public policy, as they may drive development of programs to encourage physical activity, such as municipal Atlas of Sports, in operation.