The effects of a physical activity program on quality of life of women

Studies show the beneficial influence of the physical activity on women quality of life. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a physical activity program on the quality of life (QV) of women, initially sedentary, employees of UNICAMP, 47.4±8 years (n=16). The training program was performed 3 times/week, for 4 months, consisting of general coordination exercises, such as: jogging, dancing and games with alternative materials. The evaluation protocol used was WHOQOL-26, which analyzes the physical, psychological, personal and environmental domains. The Student “t” test was used to analyze the domains before and after the application of the training program (α=0.05). There was a significant improvement in the physical, psychological and environmental domains. Physical exercise is beneficial for the apprentices\u27 QV, because it influences positively the psychological and physical domains