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. 2021;26(6):7133-7144.
doi: 10.1007/s10639-021-10545-9. Epub 2021 Apr 29.

Using distance learning as a strategy for maintaining income of Physical Education professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mayara Torres Ordonhes  1 , Emilia Devantel Hercules  1 , Fernando Renato Cavichiolli  1
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Using distance learning as a strategy for maintaining income of Physical Education professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mayara Torres Ordonhes et al. Educ Inf Technol (Dordr). 2021.

Abstract

The period of social distancing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is characterized as an effective proposal to control the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), however, it changes the social dynamics of individuals in society. Based on this question, the present study aimed to understand how was the performance of Brazilian physical education professionals during this period. The sample consisted of 400 Physical Education professionals from Brazil, 224 women (56.0%) and 176 men (44.0%), selected at random, by filling out a questionnaire. Sports activities were predominant among professionals, followed by bodybuilding activities or functional training. Most professionals performed their activities at home (71%) and used different digital platforms as work tools, noting that distance learning was a strategy used and well regarded by professionals. However, even with the use of specific intervention strategies, professional income showed fluctuations during the pandemic, with academic degrees being one of the factors responsible for changing the workload.

Keywords: COVID-19; Coronavirus; ELearning; Physical education and training; Quarantine.

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Distribution of the relative frequencies of age classes according to sex
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Distribution of the relative frequencies of academic degrees according to sex
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Distribution of the relative frequencies of proposals according to the academic degree
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