Implantação de ações relacionadas á prática de ativdades físicas do Programa Bh Cidadania para o público adulto na Comunidade da Pedreira Prado Lopes

Abstract

Sedentary lifestyle can be defined as the absence or reduction in the practice of sports or physical activities and is present in ascending order in society, regardless of age or social strata. Physical activity emerges as a form of health promotion and quality of life, but despite the recognition of its importance as a health promotion and disease prevention factor, the practice of physical activities is an uncommon habit. In adulthood, taking on responsibilities such as constitute a family, educating their children, the career and financial independence can reduce the time of physical activity, resulting in a higher prevalence of chronic diseases. The comunity Pedreira Prado Lopes has a sizeable audience in the adult age group. Despite several community entities undertake actions for this specific population when analyzed actions related to physical activity is observed a low frequency. The BH Cidadania Program is one of the programs conducted in community with actions related to sport, recreation and physical activity. However, some problems are identified in the community such as lack of adherence and actions related to physical activity for adults. Thus, this paper presents an action plan, proposing the implementation of measures related to physical activity for this group in this community in research. For the feasibility of the action plan, partnerships with community organizations are extremely important. The action plan will enhance the work of BH Cidadania Program but mainly provide greater benefits to the inhabitants of the Pedreira Prado Lopes community and their families.