Qualidade de vida na velhice: o exercício físico e seus benefícios

Abstract

The reasin for the present study is to achieve a bibliographic review about, the quality of life and a better physical capacity in elders, just like the importance of the physical exercise in the maintenance of functional autonomy in elders. Methods: a bibliographic survey was accomplished and adopted as selection criteria scientific articles available in complete texts, preferably in the last ten year, whose theme have been agreed to the proposed theme for a research in the data basis of Scielo, Google Scholar and capes, using the key words “ quality of life”, “ third age” and physical exercise. Conclusion: Within the age increase there is a lower physical capacity an also physiological functions so the elders get more exposed to specific diseases of aging, in this phase of life it is important that the elders maintain their independence to accomplish their daily tasks the physical exercise is extremely important so that the elder reach or maintain good levels of functional autonomy so as a result they will be able have a healthy and safe aging through the corporal practice and possibly have a better quality of life.