Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a produção de conhecimento em Educação Física e saúde em periódicos brasileiros. Para tanto, desenvolveu-se pesquisa bibliográfica na base de dados Lilacs. A coleta de dados se deu por meio do descritor “educação física and saúde” e considerou publicações no período entre 1997 e 2017. A amostra consistiu em 46 artigos, os quais foram caracterizados quanto a autoria, periódico, avaliação no sistema Qualis Capes, tipo de estudo, abordagem metodológica, instrumentos de coleta de dados, amostragem metodológica, temáticas abordadas, área de diálogo e conceito de saúde. Os resultados apontaram que a produção científica tem sido demanda por pesquisadores brasileiros e com enfoque na temática da atuação profissional, majoritariamente publicados em revistas com avaliação B1 e B2. Embora a vertente teórica das Ciências Humanas seja predominante, a abordagem metodológica quantitativa ainda possui maior número de publicações. Quanto ao conceito de saúde, a perspectiva ampliada esteve presente em 17 estudos, porém 26 estudos não conceituaram saúde, que consideramos um fator preocupante. Concluiu-se que a produção de conhecimento em Educação Física e saúde em periódicos brasileiros é diversa em temáticas e abordagens, entretanto, ainda carece de aprofundamento sobre o conceito de saúde.

Abstract This study aimed to analyze knowledge production in Physical Education and health in Brazilian journals. For this, bibliographic research was developed in the Lilacs database. Data collection took place through the descriptor “physical education and health” comprising publications between 1997 and 2017. The sample consisted of 46 articles, which were characterized in terms of authorship, journal, evaluation in the Qualis Capes system, type of study, methodological approach, data collection instruments, methodological sampling, topics covered, area of dialogue and health concept. The results showed that scientific production has been demanded by Brazilian researchers and with a focus on the theme of professional performance, mostly published in journals with B1 and B2 evaluations. Although the theoretical aspect of Human Sciences is predominant, the quantitative methodological approach still has a greater number of publications. As for the concept of health, the expanded perspective was present in 17 studies, however 26 studies did not conceptualize health, which we consider a worrying factor. It was concluded that the production of knowledge in Physical Education and health in Brazilian journals is diverse in terms of themes and approaches, however, it still lacks deepening on the concept of health.

Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a produção de conhecimento em Educação Física e saúde em periódicos brasileiros. Para tanto, desenvolveu-se pesquisa bibliográfica na base de dados Lilacs. A coleta de dados se deu por meio do descritor “educação física and saúde” e considerou publicações no período entre 1997 e 2017. A amostra consistiu em 46 artigos, os quais foram caracterizados quanto a autoria, periódico, avaliação no sistema Qualis Capes, tipo de estudo, abordagem metodológica, instrumentos de coleta de dados, amostragem metodológica, temáticas abordadas, área de diálogo e conceito de saúde. Os resultados apontaram que a produção científica tem sido demanda por pesquisadores brasileiros e com enfoque na temática da atuação profissional, majoritariamente publicados em revistas com avaliação B1 e B2. Embora a vertente teórica das Ciências Humanas seja predominante, a abordagem metodológica quantitativa ainda possui maior número de publicações. Quanto ao conceito de saúde, a perspectiva ampliada esteve presente em 17 estudos, porém 26 estudos não conceituaram saúde, que consideramos um fator preocupante. Concluiu-se que a produção de conhecimento em Educação Física e saúde em periódicos brasileiros é diversa em temáticas e abordagens, entretanto, ainda carece de aprofundamento sobre o conceito de saúde.

Abstract This study aimed to analyze knowledge production in Physical Education and health in Brazilian journals. For this, bibliographic research was developed in the Lilacs database. Data collection took place through the descriptor “physical education and health” comprising publications between 1997 and 2017. The sample consisted of 46 articles, which were characterized in terms of authorship, journal, evaluation in the Qualis Capes system, type of study, methodological approach, data collection instruments, methodological sampling, topics covered, area of dialogue and health concept. The results showed that scientific production has been demanded by Brazilian researchers and with a focus on the theme of professional performance, mostly published in journals with B1 and B2 evaluations. Although the theoretical aspect of Human Sciences is predominant, the quantitative methodological approach still has a greater number of publications. As for the concept of health, the expanded perspective was present in 17 studies, however 26 studies did not conceptualize health, which we consider a worrying factor. It was concluded that the production of knowledge in Physical Education and health in Brazilian journals is diverse in terms of themes and approaches, however, it still lacks deepening on the concept of health.

Abstract Aim: The objective of the study was to understand the conceptions of sports and health of Physical Education professionals working in a sports department of a municipality located in Baixada Santista region (São Paulo, Brazil) in the context of the non-training of athletes. Method: For that, a qualitative descriptive research was carried out with nine Physical Education professional, of both genders and in any age group, distributed in two sport centers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted about sports and health. Data analysis occurred using non-a priori categories. Results: As a result, the conception of sports took place through three categories: sport as a movement; sport as a formation agent for citizenship; and sport as a competitive modality. In relation to health, three categories were also identified: health as well being; health as a quality of life; and health as body care. Conclusion: It is concluded that the diversity of conceptions found reflects the polysemy that involves sports and health, and, consequently, can result in a distinct pedagogical practice from these professionals, who, allocated in the same professional context, a sports department, can generate divergences.