RELATOS SOBRE A PERCEPÇÃO DO IMPACTO NA INTERRUPÇÃO DAS PRÁTICAS CORPORAIS E ATIVIDADES FÍSICAS DE LAZER DECORRENTES DA COVID-19.

Abstract

Body practices and physical activities (PCAF) were completely modified during the Covid-19 pandemic, due to social distancing in order to prevent the spread of the virus. Therefore, collective PA practitioners had their activities interrupted, their social, cultural and leisure ties lost character. The objective of this study was to evaluate the perception about the interruption of the regular practice of  PCAF due to the pandemic on health, social and cultural interactions and leisure. The research was characterized as qualitative, the  methodology used was Content Analysis with the interview technique. It was concluded that the perception of physical and mental health were impacted, as well as their social, cultural and leisure relationships, due to the reduction in socialization and the prolonged period od social isolation. Post-pandemic, interviewees began to value their leisure PCAF more, as well as their social and cultural relationships, highlighting the importance of leisure activities.