HEALTH ASPECTS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WORK CHARACTERISTICS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.16891/2317-434X.v11.e3.a2023.pp3157-3168Abstract
The aim of this study was to verify work, health and physical activity aspects of Physical Education professionals during the Covid-19 pandemic. The sample consisted of 65 adults recruited by convenience through online form to obtain clinical and sociodemographic data. The participants showed a significant reduction in the time of physical activity between the periods before and during the pandemic and reported an increased sitting time. There were significant associations between increased sitting time and increased sedentary behavior with emotional symptoms. 40% of participants lost their formal jobs after the start of the pandemic, 75% of gyms and 80% of personal trainers canceled their face-to-face activities and more than 70% of the participants reported having their income negatively affected. It was identified that social distancing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic caused impacts on labor and health aspects.