LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG OFFICIALS OF AN INSTITUTION OFHIGHER EDUCATION OF BAHIA

The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical activity level (PAL) employee of an institution of higher education. We conducted a cross-sectional study with descriptive and administrative servers and general services headcount from the State University of Southwest Bahia (UESB) Jequié campus, in the period from March to December 2009. After meeting the criteria were included 81 patients,representing 79.4% of the population. We used a standardized questionnaire containing the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, short version (IPAQ-C),and sociodemographic and occupational issues. In the data analysis procedures were used descriptive statistics and measures of association for categorical variables by using the chi-square and Fisher exact Pearson, adopting a significance level of 5% (p 0.05). Among respondents, 50.6% of the subjects are physically active most active Subjects were men and those who have no partner (p <0.005). The prevalence of physical inactivity was higher among respondents and had a higher frequency among individuals with characteristics specific demographic. In this sense, it is recommended to implement physical activity programs and adopting an active,lifestyle within the university, in order to promote change in this scenario.