Effectiveness of a Physical Activity Program

Effectiveness of a Physical Activity Program in Adults and the Elderly

study with multicomponent exercise

The objective of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multicomponent physical activity program on the physical fitness of adults and the elderly. Participants will be adults and elderly individuals who perform physical activities in an extension project at the Federal University of Pará, Castanhal Campus, three times a week for 60 minutes. Each class will emphasize two physical capacities. Physical assessments will take place at the beginning and end of the school year and will include evaluations of the participants' profile, anthropometry, physical capacities, blood pressure, handgrip strength, and mental health. This research project aims to achieve the following goals: Conduct at least 80 assessments each year; Improve quality of life; Improve physical capacities; Reduce body circumferences; Improve muscle strength and handgrip strength; Encourage the participation of Physical Education students in research projects; Guide students in scientific work and in the preparation of their Final Course Projects; Participate in scientific events with presentations of work resulting from this research. Keywords: Adults; elderly people; physical activity; physical abilities.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults
• Older adults
• Over 50 years of age of both sexes
• Participating in an extension program at Federal University of Pará
• Self-reported diagnosis of hypertension.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants who did not agree with the study
• Participants Who have low attendance in classes (below 50%).