ABSTRACT
Aged people sports aim to reduce the intensity of the game and include those who do not consider themselves fit to play. The aim of this study is to understand the practice of “Câmbio” experienced by the elderly and their relationships with health, in its broader understanding. During the ethnographic research, two exchange groups from the city of Porto Alegre / RS were investigated. Twenty-three observations and eight semi-structured interviews were conducted. At the same time, sports can bring benefits to a health-related dimension while mitigating ‘risks’ in other respects. It is hoped that this debate can help teachers and event planners to reflect on their practices related to health and sports aspects in old age.
Keywords:
Life style; Sports; Aging; Health