Qual a influência da COVID -19 na prática de atividades físicas de docentes do bacharelado em educação física da UFPB?

Abstract

Introduction: Measures to combat COVID-19, such as social distancing and the closure of establishments, have changed people's routines, interfering with the regular practice of Physical Activities (PA). Objective: to analyze how COVID-19 influenced the practice of PA by teachers of the Bachelor of Physical Education at UFPB. Methodology: Quantitative, descriptive research, with cross-sectional design and questionnaire applied virtually (n= 14). Comparing two distinct temporal phases, sociodemographic variables, aspects of the weekly practice of PA at leisure, at work and in everyday life, and factors influencing the practice were investigated. Results: In “phase 1” there was a reduction in the number of PA sites and in “phase 2” maintenance or worsening. Mixed physical exercises and aerobics of moderate or vigorous intensity decreased in “phase 1”; leisure PA, light intensity aerobic exercises, typically strength exercises, utilitarian or preparatory PA at work and PA at work showed a reduction (or maintenance of reduction) in both phases. Flexibility, mobility and recovery exercises had a considerable number of non-practitioners in both phases. There was an increase in the practice of PA in daily life in both phases, and aerobic Physical Exercises of moderate or vigorous intensity increased in “phase 2”. What most influenced the reduction of PA were the existence of restrictive measures and fear, while the interest in physical fitness, health and/or quality of life influenced the increase. Conclusion: the practice of PA by the professors studied was generally negatively affected, despite their technical and scientific knowledge about PA.