A inserção do profissional de educação física na atenção primária à saúde e os desafios em sua formação

Abstract

The presence of physical education professionals within Family Health Support Centers has shown the weakness of their training regarding primary care. The aim of this article was to analyze these professionals' training to work in primary care, in Minas Gerais. This was a qualitative exploratory investigation, of case study type. Data were collected through focus groups. The results showed that their presence is positive for the profession and for the healthcare services, but indicated that there are some difficulties. Among these, undergraduate training was mentioned as insufficient for working in primary care. Postgraduate training was identified as one strategy for minimizing this insufficiency.