Physical exercise according to nursing students' perceptions

Authors

  • Carla Roberta Monteiro University of São Paulo; College of Nursing
  • Ana Cristina Mancussi e Faro University of São Paulo; College of Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000600003

Keywords:

motor activity, nursing, health

Abstract

This study aimed to get to know the perceptions of undergraduate students from the University of São Paulo College of Nursing about physical exercise as an instrument to maintain health and well being. Data were collected through the application of a questionnaire in class, involving 122 undergraduate students. In this group, 52.23% believed that physical exercise should only be recommended to people with health problems. Only 8% thought that exercise can prevent diseases, and only 6.61% uses protection equipment. Therefore, we concluded that nursing students need to be better prepared to be able to intervene correctly as professionals.

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Published

2006-12-01

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 6 (2006)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Physical exercise according to nursing students’ perceptions. (2006). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 14(6), 843-848. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000600003