Prefixo EJERCICIO FÍSICO Y ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA EN BRASIL Y AMÉRICA LATINA

EJERCICIO FÍSICO Y ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA EN BRASIL Y AMÉRICA LATINA

Abstract

PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN BRAZIL AND LATIN AMERICA

Abstract: In Latin America, discussions on Physical Exercise and Health began at a Congress in 1987 in Montevideo-Uruguay with the participation of several countries with international guests formalizing broad discussions. In Brazil, following the same discussions in Montevideo-Uruguay, it was held in 1988, at a Congress promoted by the Department of Physical Education and Sports of the MEC-SEED-MEC (Brasília), on the importance of Physical Exercise and Health. Methodology: To obtain information on physical activity and health in Latin America, it was necessary to carry out an investigation using keywords such as Physical Activity and Health, Sedentary Lifestyle and Health Promotion. In addition to these searches, we visited the websites of the Ministries of Health and the Ministry of Sport in 20 countries that are part of Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Uruguay and Venezuela), with the objective of verifying the existence of Physical Activity and Health Programs for the population. Results: On their websites, eight countries present Physical Activity, Sport and Health Programs for the population, which contain guides for the practice of physical activities, their benefits and the importance of their practice. Three countries present descriptions and importance of their practices in relation to chronic non-communicable diseases, mainly in cardiac rehabilitation programs. The other countries do not have on their websites the description of physical activity and health programs for the population.

Keyword: Latin America. Exercise and Health. Physical Activity and Health. Sedentary lifestyle