出版社：Grupo de Pesquisa Metodologias em Ensino e Aprendizagem em Ciências
摘要：The growth of the elderly population is a phenomenon that has been observed worldwide. Aging is a natural and continuous process characterized by the progressive decline of all physiological systems. The practice of physical exercise is decisive for the maintenance of health, physical fitness and well-being. In order to observe the psychological, physical and social benefits of the practice of dance in the health of the elderly, a literature review was carried out, showing that this modality is effective in promoting health, preventing diseases and mitigating the functional losses typical of this group. age. The present study will address how the practice of dance was extremely important and appropriate for this population. Elderly practitioners report that this activity was and has been an alternative to deal with the challenges of aging, the improvements experienced go beyond aesthetic and functional benefits, there is health promotion in its most varied aspects: physical, neural and psychosocial.
