Imagem corporal em alunos no Curso de Bacharelado ESEF/UFPel.

Abstract

This study aimed to gather information about the body self-image of students in baccalaureate in Physical Education, School of Physical Education, Federal University of Pelotas, through the application of the BSQ-34 (Body Shape Questionnaire) and Test Figure Skyline Body (BFS - Body Figure Silhouettes) show the perception of students regarding their bodies, from then open the discussion regarding the pursuit of beauty and the dangers which arise as a result of this problem. Contextualizes the body and its aesthetic that are determined by the media, broadcasters' legitimate news in various sectors of the consumer market for the most different levels of purchasing power, standardize different styles to each group, but crossed by normative discourses in relation to aesthetics . Discusses the appeals to the body beautiful, the media, as elements that reinforce these appeals, the aesthetic industry, body image and its distortions. We tried to then understand from this picture, which can be seen as contemporary ills of the body: anorexia, vigorexia, obesity, deviant behavior that should be debated within the Physical Education. According to the results, there is a high statistical significance with regard to the concern of students regarding their bodies, because we see distorted body for the variable (BSQ) compared between genders, a statistically significant (P = 0.005). Women had 16.7% of moderate distortion, while men showed a value of zero. For the variable body satisfaction (BFS), we obtained a P value = 0.004 for comparison between genders, 22% of men and 58.3% of women would like to have a leaner silhouette / thin and 29.3% of men would like a silhouette stronger / bigger. According to the data presented, the majority of students are dissatisfied with their bodies and this represents a large number of individuals susceptible to distortion of body image. It is important to have more discussions on this subject within the courses in the area of health, and seek to cut corners in training future professionals who deal with these problems.