LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS ABOUT AEROBIC AND RESISTANCE EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

ABSTRACT Introduction: Regular aerobic and resistance exercises are recommended to improve functional capacity and quality of life in the elderly. Objective: To describe the familiarity of physical education professionals with the recommendation of aerobic and resistance exercise for the elderly, and to identify associated factors. Methods: We assessed 610 physical education professionals working in fitness academies in the city of São Paulo. Familiarity with the recommendation was assessed using a questionnaire constructed for this study. We assessed the criteria that make up the recommendation of aerobic and resistance exercise, following the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines. The data analysis with statistical significance of p