A UNB COMO UNIVERSIDADE PROMOTORA DA SAÚDE: ANÁLISE DAS AÇÕES DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA DE LAZER VOLTADAS AOS DISCENTES

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate health promotion actions through leisure physical activity for students at the University of Brasília and their relationship with the guiding principles of Health Promoting Universities. To this end, a qualitative, cross-sectional, descriptive, exploratory, and documentary study was conducted. The study population consisted of the University of Brasília, with the Institutional Development Program (2023-2028) being the object of analysis. In addition, publications on the University of Brasília website were consulted to obtain additional information about the projects under development. The research technique adopted was documentary analysis. Eight projects were identified (Recreando Project, Running and Walking Club, Second University Program, Cross Cerrado, Workers' Games, UnB Internal Games, Student Academy, 25 Hours Swimming). With the exception of the Workers' Games, all others are aimed at students. Most of the actions promoted are ongoing and are aligned with the competencies and thematic areas that make up the Health Promoting Universities, with a direct relationship between physical activities and leisure and health promotion through the “Community Sports” axis. The projects Recreando, Segundo Tempo Universitário, Cross Cerrado, Jogos Internos da UnB, and Revezamento 25 Horas Nadando are closer to the critical aspect of health promotion, while the Clube da Caminhada is closer to the conservative aspect. At the Student House Gym, elements of both the critical and conservative aspects are present simultaneously. It can be concluded that the University of Brasília implements actions aimed at promoting student health through physical leisure activities, in line with the competencies and areas recommended by RIUPS. Keywords: Public Policy; Leisure-Time Physical Activity; Health Promotion; University.