Atividades físicas coletivas para a terceira idade: o uso dos três momentos pedagógicos em contextos ambientais

Abstract

According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people over the age of 60 will reach 2 billion in 2050. As a preventive measure against the ills that affect elderly people, including those caused by environmental factors, find-physical activity, defined by the WHO as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. This research aimed to investigate the perceptions of elderly people about the relationships that exist in quality of life, health promotion and environmental conditions. The study was developed with 17 elderly people enrolled and participating in the Extension Program of the University of the Elderly – UNITERCI, on the Campus of the Federal University of Pará, in Belém. As a data collection instrument, a semi-structured questionnaire was used, containing approaches to health, style of life and environment. The work was developed through a Didactic Sequence, using the Three Pedagogical Moments Methodology. The study supported the development of a technical educational product, called “Pedagogical Notebook: didactic sequence of collective physical activities for seniors in environmental contexts”. The results showed that the elderly use their free time in search of activities that bring them personal satisfaction and that they are recognized as practice when seeking quality of life. Another relevant aspect was the recognition of UNITERCI as a welcoming and necessary institution for the lives of elderly people and the importance of outdoor activities as a contribution to health and the preservation of natural resources. Therefore, it is necessary to urgently carry out studies and public policies that can minimize the harmful effects of climate change that interfere with the quality of life of elderly people.