Project Vida Ativa Pelotas: Perception of the coordinators on the implantation of the nucleus in the year 2019

Abstract

The aim of this study was to describe the implantation process of the of the Projeto Vida Ativa in the city of Pelotas (Brazil). The project is a government policy, developed since 2013, financed and executed by the municipal government, which estimates to serve around 4000 people promoting physical activities and sports. We conducted qualitative research and opted to address the year 2019 as a time frame. In the collection, eight semi-structured interviews were carried out with the project’s coordination. For data analysis, the content analysis technique was used. The main results of the analysis indicate that the project has weaknesses that need to be addressed as the sustainability of the processes, funding for the adequacy of the centers, expansion of these locations, continuity in training processes, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation. Despite the difficulties faced by the coordination and professionals who carry out the actions, the project presents itself as a positive initiative in the way the centers and physical activities and sports are being implemented. Further positive aspects included the local-domand attended and the population support for the continuity of the project despite changes in the government.