A importância da atividade física e lazer para melhoria da qualidade de vida na terceira idade

Abstract

The present study aims to examine, through qualitative research, physical activity and recreation and quality of life factors for the elderly. One can understand that physical activity when undertaken in a pleasurable way, in his spare time and without the obligation of every day, collaborate for the elderly come in contact with the social environment, thus improving their physical, mental and psychological part, making them healthy, happy and willing. individuals We emphasize that physical activity eventually becomes a leisurely life in the elderly and may help them to avoid and / or control diseases that are accentuated in this stage of life, such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, depression, among others. Thus, the intention of this study is to show that seniors who practice.