Physical activity in health promotion: medical students training during remote teaching

Authors

  • Maria Luísa Siegloch Barros Universidade Federal do Acre, Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Desporto, Rio Branco, Acre, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6722-1807
  • Nicholas Elyezer Rocha Rodrigues Universidade Federal do Acre, Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Desporto, Rio Branco, Acre, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1040-5134
  • Miguel Junior Sordi Bortolini Universidade Federal do Acre, Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Desporto, Rio Branco, Acre, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0778-1164

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12820/rbafs.29e0344

Keywords:

Online education, Medical education, Physical exercises

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, both the lockdown and the temporary closure of gyms had an impact on people’s daily lives, including the practice of physical activity (PA). This is essential for good health, so we should encourage it. Medical students, with limited time and a lack of curricular encouragement for PA, tend to underestimate its importance. The following report seeks to describe the experiences and impact of the subject ‘Physical Activity in Health Promotion’ at a higher education institution in remote teaching, its relationship with illnesses and discussions on health policies. A positive impact on students and their families was clearly noted in class. Patients’ adherence to PA is related to the stimulus provided by the professional through lifestyle-oriented therapeutic lines. Therefore, since medical schools’ curricula is invaluable, the effects of PA on individuals should be valued. The subject was a good example of the importance and success of raising awareness among future doctors while they are still undergraduates.

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Published

2024-07-24

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Barros MLS, Rodrigues NER, Bortolini MJS. Physical activity in health promotion: medical students training during remote teaching. Rev. Bras. Ativ. Fís. Saúde [Internet]. 2024 Jul. 24 [cited 2024 Jul. 25];29:1-5. Available from: https://rbafs.org.br/RBAFS/article/view/15186

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