Motivos de desistência da prática de atividades físicas em uma academia de Curitiba-PR

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the dropout reasons for physical activity practice individuals of a gym of the City of Curitiba, as well as the characteristics attributed to eels. Were analyzed personal determinants (intrinsic factors) and factors related to the environment. The sample participants included individuals of both sexes over the age of 18, missing from the gym in the previous six months the period of data collection and practicing of modalities offered at the gym. Data were collected in october 2016, using a questionnaire composed of sections about the profile of individuals (gender, age, professional status, socioeconomic status, practice mode time) and profile quitter client by type. The analysis was performed by the frequency of tests relative, absolute and chi square test using the software SPSS Statistics version 20.0. The development of the study and the identification of the results is relevant for managers of physical activity academies and centers perform changes concerning the standard of care, structure and working methods, providing better quality services entered this market context.