A importância do educador físico na avaliação e prescrição de exercícios físicos para o controle do diabetes e da hipertensão arterial sistêmica

Abstract

The physical exercises accompanied by physical educators make all the difference and, when directed to people with diabetes and hypertension, provide health improvements for the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, strengthening the muscles, among other benefits. Any exercise brings improvements, since it is appropriate to what the body needs. Therefore, it is important that each person knows how to manage the required weekly amount of exercise. This study aims to make a theoretical reflection about the importance of physical exercises for people with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, if properly guided by a physical educator. Through the realization of the readings and professional experience of the author, it was found that, through physical activity, people with diabetes and hypertension will have psychological as well as physical improvements, which will be very significant for controlling their health problems. Well planned training prescription will help to develop the student’s body, within its genetic capabilities and, in this way, the results will be gratifying. Well oriented exercises bring no risk provided they are evaluated and prescribed specifically for diabetic and hypertensive patients.