Roundtable gathers authors of the thematic issue on Public Policies for Physical Activity of RBAFS

08/07/2025

On August 13 (Wednesday), at 7:00 PM (BRT), the Brazilian Society of Physical Activity and Health (SBAFS) will host a Roundtable with the authors of the articles published in the thematic issue “Public Policies for Physical Activity” of the Brazilian Journal of Physical Activity & Health (RBAFS). The event will be streamed live on the SBAFS YouTube channel and is open to the public.

The aim of the meeting is to increase the visibility of national scientific production in the field, foster debate on public policies, and provide a space for exchange between authors, researchers, policymakers, and professionals interested in the topic.

Check out the Roundtable program:

Presentation of the Brazilian Journal of Physical Activity & Health – Dr. Átila Trapé (EEFERP-USP)

Public policies for physical activity in Brazil: what paths have we taken? – Ma. Quézia Rosa Ferreira (SBAFS Public Policy Working Group)

Education for menopause: intersectoral approaches, discussion circles, and body practices for women in menopausal transition – Dr. Liliane Vasconcelos (Courses and Events)

SBAFS Working Group on Public Policies and Physical Activity: conception, activities, and perspectives – Dr. Paula Sandreschi (CGPROFI/Ministry of Health)

Expansion of Physical Education professionals in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) from 2009 to 2023 – Dr. Debora Bernardo (SBAFS Public Policy Working Group)

Physical activity and sedentary behavior among public school adolescents: a network analysis – Bruno de Albuquerque Porto (LACAPS/UFAL)

Community participation in the development of sports practice policies in the state of Paraná – Dr. Mayara Torres Ordonhes (UTFPR)

Factors associated with participation in community physical activity programs: 2019 National Health Survey – Ma. Marília da Silva Alves (Municipal Secretary of Sports and Leisure of São Cristóvão/SE)

People's perception of the impact of parks on increasing physical activity in the community – Dr. Josi Marcio de Farias (UNESC)

This roundtable is an initiative of SBAFS in partnership with the editorial team of RBAFS and the SBAFS Working Group on Public Policies and Physical Activity. Join us and help strengthen the dialogue between science, practice, and policy!