Lifestyle of teachers of military schools of Brazil.

Abstract

The regular practice of physical exercise, maintaining occupational and leisure time contribute assets in the health of each individual. This study aimed to identify the lifestyle and level of physical activity of teachers Military Colleges of Brazil. Participants were 33 teachers Military College System of Brazil. In evaluating the lifestyle questionnaire used the "Fantastic Lifestyle" classifying teachers into five categories. Already, the level of physical activity was determined using the "Questionnaire of Baecke Habitual Physical Activity" whose scores qualified teachers into four groups. Survey participants also answered questions sociodemographic. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics occurring subsequent categorization. The results showed that 75.6% of teachers were aged between 31 and 50 years. In the classification of Lifestyles, most teachers are in condition "regular" and "somewhat active" in the level of physical activity. In this sense, it is concluded that teachers of Military Colleges of Brazil, in general, do not seem to present a lifestyle and a satisfactory level of physical activity.

Keywords

• Estilo de vida. Nível de atividade física. Professores. Colégios militares.