INDICATORS OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS IN SCHOOLS OF AVERAGE EDUCATION OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF VIÇOSA – CAMPUS FLORESTAL

Abstract

Introduction: Today the lifestyle adopted by schoolchildren has brought great modifications related to physical fitness for health. The assessment of physical fitness allows to ascertain the conditions of the individual to improve his physical capacity and quality of life. Objective: To analyze the information on the variables of body composition and physical fitness for health collected in high school students through the PROESP-BR Manual tests. Methodology: This study was characterized as qualitative evaluative character of secondary data collected from PROESP-BR. To participate in the study, students should be under 18 years of age and enrolled in the UFV-CAF and have a medical certificate for participation in Physical Education classes. The variables of physical fitness for health were analyzed. Results: 37 students from 1st to 3rd year participated in the study. The results of the BMI indicated that (17.85%) of the male sample is in a health risk zone, compared to (11.11%) in the female sample. Cardiorespiratory performance indicated a health risk in 100% of the female sample. In the muscular endurance test the female group obtained healthy zone classification in 100% of the sample. On the other hand, the male group presented values ​​of health risk (3.57%). In the flexibility, 100% of the female sample was classified in a healthy zone. Conclusion: Schoolchildren presented an anthropometric profile and physical fitness for satisfactory health. The use of tests to evaluate the health of schoolchildren was considered a useful tool and should be used by Physical Education teachers.