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Relatório de estágio: HL Health Club, PDL: A fadiga percebida pelos instrutores fitnesses do HL Health Club e sua relação com o trabalho desenvolvido
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O presente relatório foi desenvolvido no âmbito do estágio realizado no segundo ano do
Mestrado em Ciências do Desporto, ramo de Exercício e Saúde, da Universidade da Beira
Interior, e descreve a experiência no HL Health Club, em Ponta Delgada, Açores, durante
o ano letivo de 2024/2025. A prática de exercício físico tem ganho crescente relevância
na promoção da saúde e prevenção de doenças crónicas. Contudo, persiste uma lacuna
entre o reconhecimento dos seus benefícios e a sua aplicação pela população em
Portugal. Neste contexto, o papel do instrutor de fitness é determinante, exigindo
competências técnicas, científicas e interpessoais para garantir uma intervenção eficaz,
segura e adaptada à diversidade dos praticantes. O estágio teve como objetivo geral o
desenvolvimento de competências profissionais em contexto real, com foco na prescrição
de exercício físico, avaliação física, comunicação e motivação dos clientes. As tarefas
incluíram acompanhamento na sala de musculação, prescrição de treinos
individualizados, realização de avaliações físicas, correção técnica dos exercícios e apoio
contínuo aos sócios. Além disso, foi valorizada a experiência com aulas de grupo,
observando e participando em diversas modalidades. O relatório encontra-se dividido
em duas partes: a descrição e reflexão crítica sobre a experiência de estágio; e um
pequeno projeto de investigação que explora a perceção de fadiga nos praticantes e a sua
relação com o acompanhamento dos instrutores de fitness, com base numa abordagem
metodológica simples, análise de resultados e discussão final. A análise dos dados
revelou que não houve uma correlação significativa entre os níveis de fadiga e variáveis
como a carga horária de trabalho dos instrutores ou o tipo de treino personalizado
realizado. No entanto, a análise gráfica permitiu observar que atividades com maior
exigência cognitiva e emocional, como avaliações e tarefas administrativas, podem estar
associadas a aumentos da perceção da fadiga, mesmo que ocupem menos tempo. Por
outro lado, tarefas rotineiras e fisicamente exigentes, como o acompanhamento em sala
e as aulas de grupo, não demonstraram uma associação clara com maior fadiga
percebida, provavelmente por ser uma tarefa “hábito” para os profissionais. A inclusão
de estratégias como a gestão da carga de trabalho e pausas regulares podem beneficiar
na diminuição da fadiga.
This report was developed as part of the curricular internship of the second year of the master’s degree in Sports Science, specializing in Exercise and Health, at the University of Beira Interior. It describes the experience at HL Health Club, located in Ponta Delgada, Azores, during the 2024/2025 academic year. Regular physical exercise has gained increasing relevance in promoting health and preventing chronic diseases. However, there remains a gap between the recognition of its benefits and its consistent application by the population in Portugal. In this context, the role of the fitness instructor is essential, requiring technical, scientific, and interpersonal skills to ensure effective, safe, and individualized interventions. The main goal of the internship was to develop professional skills in a real-life setting, focusing on exercise prescription, physical assessment, client communication, and motivation. Tasks included supervision in the gym, prescription of personalized training plans, physical assessments, technical corrections of exercises, and continuous support to members. Experience in group classes was also valued through observation and active participation in various modalities. The report is divided into two parts: a detailed description and critical reflection on the internship experience and a small research project exploring the perception of fatigue among gym members and its relationship with the support provided by fitness instructors. The data revealed no significant correlation between fatigue levels and variables such as the instructors' working hours or the type of personalized training provided. However, the graphical analysis revealed that activities with higher cognitive and emotional demands, such as evaluations and administrative tasks, may be associated with increased perceived fatigue, even if they take up less time. On the other hand, routine and physically demanding tasks, such as supervising the gym floor or leading group classes, did not show a clear association with higher perceived fatigue—likely because these are habitual tasks for professionals. Implementing strategies such as workload management and regular breaks may help reduce fatigue.
This report was developed as part of the curricular internship of the second year of the master’s degree in Sports Science, specializing in Exercise and Health, at the University of Beira Interior. It describes the experience at HL Health Club, located in Ponta Delgada, Azores, during the 2024/2025 academic year. Regular physical exercise has gained increasing relevance in promoting health and preventing chronic diseases. However, there remains a gap between the recognition of its benefits and its consistent application by the population in Portugal. In this context, the role of the fitness instructor is essential, requiring technical, scientific, and interpersonal skills to ensure effective, safe, and individualized interventions. The main goal of the internship was to develop professional skills in a real-life setting, focusing on exercise prescription, physical assessment, client communication, and motivation. Tasks included supervision in the gym, prescription of personalized training plans, physical assessments, technical corrections of exercises, and continuous support to members. Experience in group classes was also valued through observation and active participation in various modalities. The report is divided into two parts: a detailed description and critical reflection on the internship experience and a small research project exploring the perception of fatigue among gym members and its relationship with the support provided by fitness instructors. The data revealed no significant correlation between fatigue levels and variables such as the instructors' working hours or the type of personalized training provided. However, the graphical analysis revealed that activities with higher cognitive and emotional demands, such as evaluations and administrative tasks, may be associated with increased perceived fatigue, even if they take up less time. On the other hand, routine and physically demanding tasks, such as supervising the gym floor or leading group classes, did not show a clear association with higher perceived fatigue—likely because these are habitual tasks for professionals. Implementing strategies such as workload management and regular breaks may help reduce fatigue.
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Atividade Física Avaliação e Controlo Fadiga Técnico do Exercício