CURRENT PRACTICE OF SWIMMING AMONG SUBJECTS WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Authors

  • Marcelo Cozzensa SILVA
  • Carla Gularte QUINCOZES
  • Christine Vieira SPIEKER

Abstract

Objective: To describe the current practice of swimming and other activities among individuals who practiced the sport at ages 7 to 13. Material and Methods: It was conducted a cross-sectional study including 66 individuals of both sexes, who answered a questionnaire addressing demographic, nutritional and health issues, as well as the current practice of swimming and other physical activities. Results: The prevalence of current practice of swimming was 6.1%. The main reasons reported for quitting the habit of swimming were lack of time, willingness to practice other sports and boredom. From those who stopped practicing swimming, 54% practiced other types of exercise. Conclusion: The prevalence of current swimming practice and other physical activities was found to be low and worrying. DESCRIPTORS Swimming. Motor Activity. Cross-Sectional Studies.

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Published

2013-10-11

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SILVA, M. C., QUINCOZES, C. G., & SPIEKER, C. V. (2013). CURRENT PRACTICE OF SWIMMING AMONG SUBJECTS WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 17(2), 127–132. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/index.php/rbcs/article/view/13178

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Vol. 17 No. 2 (2013)

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Research

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