A importância da atividade física a bordo

Abstract

This monograph is designed primarily to show how important physical activity for human life, and solutions to implement this practice on board merchant ships. The methodology used in this monograph was a bibliographical study and as a source of information were used: books, journals, theses, dissertations and conference proceedings. The literature showed that the regular practice of physical activity provides numerous benefits to quality of life, working in both physical and mental health, being cited diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cardiorespiratory, obesity and depression, for example. And at the discretion of the owners (employers) are applicable to various physical activities on board merchant ships easy varieties.