A imagem corporal de idosos praticantes de exercícios físicos no centro de convivência de idosos vila vida

Abstract

The goal of this research is to conduct an analysis and a study of elderly users of Centro de Convivência de Idosos Vila Vida and identify key differences in body image of themselves. For this purpose, we performed a literature search on the subject, and a field research and interviews were conducted, developed by researchers with the elderly (men and women) users of Centro de Convivência de Idosos Vila Vida. Data were organized and categorized for analysis and presentation of the article. The results provide information about body image and make an analysis of the impact of physical activities in the physical, psychological and social aspects of the elderly participants. Through this study, we note the importance and benefits of physical activity for older people. The results confirmed the assumptions made at the beginning of research that physical activity in old age is essential to improve body image, increasing autonomy and lifetime.