Proposta para o enfrentamento do sedentarismo no município de Lagoa da Prata

Abstract

This study reports the sedentary from Lagoa da Prata and develops a plan of action to solve this problem. The number of sedentary people in the city is above average nationally and globally, thus the work is to analyze the phenomenon of physical inactivity and through the action plan to develop projects to tackle the causes of the phenomenon. This is a literature review through search engines scielo, PubMed / Medline and Periodic Capes. We conducted a situation analysis of the square of the city and sports along with the review were the basis for the development of action plan. The projects: Health closer, Know Better, Exercise and you, Exercise for all were in the action plan developed as possible solutions of the main causes of inactivity: Distance of the place, lack of information, lack of time and few options for modalities. We conclude that in Lagoa da Prata is necessary to have more public space for physical activities and, moreover, trained professionals to serve the population. Another strategy was to invest in physical education and inform young people of the benefits of physical activity for health promotion.