Comparação das capacidades físicas de adolescentes da área rural e urbana da cidade de Flores da Cunha-RS

Abstract

Adolescence is characterized by biological, physical, psychological and social changes that can directly affect daily activities. In addition, the environment in which each individual lives can be a determinant of lifestyle. Thus, the environment is part of the characterization of people's lifestyles, which, even a few kilometers apart, can have different lifestyles. The aim of the present study was to compare physical abilities among adolescents living in the rural and urban regions of the city of Flores da Cunha - RS. Materials and methods: The present study has a cross-sectional character, in which, it compared the physical capacities in adolescents from the rural and urban regions of the city of Flores da Cunha - RS. Participants were subjected to physical capacity tests to assess flexibility, speed, strength, agility and power and were subsequently compared according to the schools in the urban or rural region of the city. The sample consisted of 26 adolescents, of which 13 were members per analyzed group (rural and urban area). Results and conclusion: The results found in this research reveal that no significant differences were found between the physical capacities assessed and the housing conditions presented. This finding may be related to the advancement of technology, its interference with the environment and sedentary behaviors. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]