Fatores motivacionais que levam adultos a praticarem a capoeira

Abstract

The present study approach the different motivational aspects that influence on adherence to capoeira. The objectives are to identify the benefits of this practice and to understand the motivational factor that lead practitioners to join. The sample consisted of 26 subjects between the ages of 18 and 55 of both sexes, capoeira practitioners in 2 social projects. The Exercise Practice Motive Scale (EMPE) that ranks the motivational factors in seven categories was used for collection. In the analysis, the Shapiro-Wilk, Friedman and multiple comparisons, as well as the Median, Mean, Standard Deviation, Minimum Value and Maximum Value calculations were applied. We verified that the health and status categories appear as the most and least relevant, respectively, for adherence to practice. These results may refer to two aspects: due to the knowledge of the benefits of capoeira by its practitioners, and because it is a practice in which the championship competition is not the primary focus.