Primeiros socorros e sua importância para o profissional de educação física durante a prática do exercício físico

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: It is known that physical education practices and the conditions in which they occur are not always safe, and it is possible that accidents with a mild to very serious level of severity may occur. first aid when properly applied can prevent more serious damage to the victim or even death. thus, it is essential that the physical education professional is agile, dynamic and knowledgeable about first aid techniques, knowing for sure what action should be taken in certain situations. OBJECTIVES: To describe the main emergency situations that may occur during the practice of physical exercise. METHODOLOGY: Qualitative research, based on literature review findings, through online searches on health platforms. RESULTS: They were satisfactory where they showed how essential knowledge about first aid is and its importance for the physical education professional during an emergency situation. CONCLUSION: it is not an easy task for physical education professionals to act effectively in first aid care, as it will depend on many factors, including knowledge and skills in first aid, healthy environment, availability of equipment and first aid supplies.