THE AGING IN THE VIEW OF ACTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL WITHIN THE GYM: BODY AND PROFESSION

Authors

  • Diego Costa Freitas Universidade Federal do Rio de janeiro, Escola de Educação Física e Desportos, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • Alexandre Palma Universidade Federal do Rio de janeiro, Escola de Educação Física e Desportos, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • Carlos de Andrade Coelho Filho Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Faculdade de Educação Física e Desportos, Juiz de Fora, MG
  • Sílvia Maria Agatti Lüdorf Universidade Federal do Rio de janeiro, Escola de Educação Física e Desportos, Rio de Janeiro, RJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/1982-8918.46094

Keywords:

Fitness Centers. Faculty. Physical Education. Aging. Body.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to understand how the active professional of physical education within the gym scope conceives and deals with aging himself, as well as investigate possible relations with regard to aging, the body and the labor market for gym. Semi-structured interviews were used as the instrument to collect data. Quit being young and healthy model admired within the gyms is negative to these professionals, who seek the knowledge acquired in the profession cover up stereotypes associated with aging. Thereby, they believe increase the chances of remaining in the market.

 

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Published

2014-10-26

How to Cite

FREITAS, D. C.; PALMA, A.; COELHO FILHO, C. de A.; LÜDORF, S. M. A. THE AGING IN THE VIEW OF ACTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL WITHIN THE GYM: BODY AND PROFESSION. Movimento, [S. l.], v. 20, n. 4, p. 1523–1541, 2014. DOI: 10.22456/1982-8918.46094. Disponível em: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/Movimento/article/view/46094. Acesso em: 29 apr. 2025.

Issue

v. 20, n.4, out./dez. 2014

Section

Original Articles

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