Adulto e lúdico: Atuação do profissional de educação física no lazer

Abstract

This study aimed at finding the relations that occur between the adult and the ludic experience, checking out the role of the Physical Education professional as a mediator between these elements. The literature research was conducted by means of text, thematic, and interpretative analyses. The field research was performed in the city of Americana-SP, by means of a comparative study, involving professionals and adults inside clubs, and other adults in a public space. Data collection was conducted through participant observation, using field journal and forms. The study found out that for adults the leisure field is a way to fulfill their need for the manifestation of the ludic experience. Regarding the professional's performance with adults, it is still defective. We found that there is a need for public policies of leisure, based in the ludic component of culture, for a significant participation of people in this period of life.