O PAPEL DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA ESCOLAR NO CONTROLE DA OBESIDADE NO ENSINO MÉDIO

Abstract

Qualitative quantitative research aiming to understand the relation of Physical Education classes with obesity. For its accomplishment it was used the examination of body mass index in one hundred and twelve high school students, in the state schools of the municipality of Serra, Espírito Santo. After the result of the examination already mentioned, students classified as overweight and obese answered a questionnaire about their participation in Physical Education classes and whether they are able to motivate them to practice some physical activity outside the school environment.