Educação física e esporte na escola: associação com o nível de atividade física em adultos jovens

Abstract

This study aims to verify the association between the level of Physical Activity (PA) of young adults and the participation in the school Physical Education (PE) classes and school sports teams(SST). The sample consisted of 95 individuals (57 women) with mean age 20.8 ±4.57, graduated in high school in the years 2009, 2012 and 2015, from five schools of the public school system of the city of Uruguaiana / RS. The PA level was measured with the IPAQ, long version, and classified as "sufficiently active" and "insufficiently active". The individuals were also organized in the groups: "Didn't participate in PE" - "Participate in PE with class" - "Participate in PE in Club". For the SST was considered participation in the training of the school team and representation of the school in competitions. We contacted the participants through social networks and a digital instrument was used to collect information. Frequencies (absolute / relative) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were used to describe the information. For associations between participation in PE classes, SST and sociodemographic variables with the PA level, we used Pearson’s chi-square test and linear-by-linear association. Although associations were not statistically significant, those who participated in PE in club format and/or participated in SST had a greater proportion of individuals sufficiently active. These results corroborate with the literature, reinforcing the need for the presence of PE and sports teams in school, since such experiences may contribute to increase the level of PA in early adult life.