Atividade física a bordo

Abstract

There is just no denying the countless benefits brought by regular physical activities. In this task, the principal improvements in the physical welfare and its connection with mental health are going to be presented, along with an exposure of the importance of sports practice, both onboard and onshore. For this, scientific data, researches, interviews and the experience of officers who work onboard and reconcile life on a ship with physical activities are going to be used, accompanied by their opinion on the relation between physical health, health and quality of life. The human body, composed by so many bones and muscles, can never stop moving; otherwise, it will be condemned to premature aging, losing flexibility and agility. Taking that into consideration, the physical activity onboard merchant vessels is going to be analyzed, emphasizing the gains to professionals who, keeping their mental health, are going to benefit the companies with its good performance. The improvements in the workplace, seeking the worker's welfare, are a valuable profit to the employers.