Estudo epidemiológico sobre os objetivos dos adolescentes com a prática de atividade físico-desportiva

Abstract

The practice of sports and physical activities in our society has been significantly increasing due to the development of a new awareness on the importance of practicing these activities regularly to improve people's quality of life. The present study attempts to establish the aims and reasons for practice and drop out of sports and physical activity concerning 15, 16 and 17 year-old teenagers. This investigative process is characterized as a quantitative investigation of non-experimental methodology and of transversal study type. The instrument used was a questionnaire carried out with students from the public education system in the city of Novo Hamburgo, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. As a result, it was found that having some fun and leisure during free time and body shape concern, are the main objectives in both male and female students concerning physical activity. Comparing the objectives of male and female teenagers, it is possible to notice that competing is an objective more associated to male than female teenagers.

Perfil Do Estilo De Vida E Práticas Lúdico-Desportivas De Adolescentes De Florianópolis/Sc

“…Um aspecto que pode estar relacionado a essas tendências preocupantes é a questão motivacional dos adolescentes pelas práticas de atividades físicas ou esportivas, assim como quais atividades despertam interesse e gosto nessa população. Soares et al (2011) corroboram esta ideia ao investigar os tipos de prática e os objetivos com a prática de atividades físicas em adolescentes gaúchos. Os autores encontraram que a maioria dos adolescentes relatou praticar por diversão e lazer, seguidos de manutenção da forma física e questões de saúde.…”