Percepção do conhecimento sobre musculação entre escolares do sexo feminino

Abstract

The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge about strength training among female students from public and private schools. The sample consisted of 313 students with chronological age from 13 to 17 years. A questionnaire was drawn up as a methodological tool and it consisted of eight choice questions. Data were analyzed according to statistical percentage of the sample. The results pointed out that strength training subject should be developed in Physical Education (P.E.)classes. It was also observed that there is a need for P.E. teachers to embrace, in their classes, topics like aims, benefits, risks and limitations related to the strength training practice.