Characterization of physical fitness of shock military of the state of Pernambuco

Abstract

Introduction: It is important that the police officer has good physical aptitude but few scientific studies in the northeast. Objective: To describe the level of physical fitness of police officers from the Pernambuco Shock Battalion. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 146 men performing the tests of 2400m, supra abdominal flexion and fixed bar, Stature, Body Weight, Body Mass Index and Waist-to-hip ratio. Descriptive analysis (mean, maximum score, minimum and standard deviation) was used. Results: The cardiorespiratory capacity was VO₂ max. 40.4 + 9.1 ml.kg.min; Abdomen Flexion 51.6 + 8.9 repetitions; Fixed Bar and 8.6 + 3.8 reps. Classification obtained: cardiorespiratory: Insufficient 30%, Good 32%, Great 11% and Excellent 27%; Abdominal: Insufficient 3%, Good 2%, Great 20% and Excellent 75% of the sample; Fixed Bar: Insufficient 8%, Good 27%, Great 38% and Excellent 27% of the sample. The Body Mass Index obtained the values of 26.77 kg / m2. Classification of BMI: Normal Weight 32%, Overweight 54% and Obesity l 13%. Waist-hip ratio 0.87 + 0.05. CRS Risk Score: Low 34%, Moderate 54%, High 12% and Very High 1% of the sample. Conclusion: The results indicate that the military officers evaluated have a good level of physical fitness; however, for the anthropometric profile, the values indicated health risks and the function performed. Therefore, a permanent physical exercise program is necessary, as well as guidelines on dietary control by nutritionists of the studied population.