Perfil e competências percebidas dos profissionais de Educação Física atuantes nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde e Unidades Básicas da Saúde da Família da cidade de Uberlândia - MG

Abstract

Introduction: The insertion of the Physical Education Professional (PEP) in Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBSs) and Unidades Básicas da Saúde da Família (UBSFs) is of fundamental importance for the physical, cognitive and social aspects developed by him, promoting improvement in the quality of life of the population. Working with the multidisciplinary team of the Núcleo Ampliado de Saúde da Família e Atenção Básica (NASF-AB), the PEP extends the scope of primary care as responsible for the actions of physical activities and body practices. Objective: The general objective of this study was to verify the profile and the competences that PEFs believe they have for acting in the UBSs and UBSFs of the city of Uberlândia-MG. Materials and Methods: The study population was composed of 8 PEPs that work in the UBSFs and UBSs of Uberlândia-MG. The questionnaire covering 10 dimensions was used, built and validated by the Grupo de Pesquisa em Estilos de Vida e Saúde do projeto SUS mais ativo. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics. Results: From the data survey, 10 PEFs were found working in the city of Uberlândia-MG, in total there were 8 participants in the research. The results were present in 10 dimensions: sociodemographic, initial education, professional performance, continuing education, knowledge, skills, attitudes, potential of the environment, safety, environmental conservation. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that, in general, the analyzed PEPs perceive themselves to be competent to act in the field of public health. It was possible to verify in relation to the profile of these professionals that the majority are male, receive more than four minimum wages, with an average age of 35 years.