Knowledge production on Physical Education and health in Brazilian journals

This study aimed to analyze knowledge production in Physical Education and health in Brazilian journals. For this, bibliographic research was developed in the Lilacs database. Data collection took place through the descriptor “ physical education and health ” comprising publications between 1997 and 2017. The sample consisted of 46 articles, which were characterized in terms of authorship, journal, evaluation in the Qualis Capes system, type of study, methodological approach, data collection instruments, methodological sampling, topics covered, area of dialogue and health concept. The results showed that scientific production has been demanded by Brazilian researchers and with a focus on the theme of professional performance, mostly published in journals with B1 and B2 evaluations. Although the theoretical aspect of Human Sciences is predominant, the quantitative methodological approach still has a greater number of publications. As for the concept of health, the expanded perspective was present in 17 studies, however 26 studies did not conceptualize health, which we consider a worrying factor. It was concluded that the production of knowledge in Physical Education and health in Brazilian journals is diverse in terms of themes and approaches, however, it still lacks deepening on the concept of health.
Source: Physis: Revista de Saude Coletiva - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research