Esportes e atividades de impacto para o crecimento e desenvolvimento humano - revisão narrativa

Abstract

The objective of this work was to analyze whether impact activities influence growth beyond genetic factors, investigating whether impact activities or sports caused growth or whether human growth was only due to genetic factors. This research was based on the principles of integrative research of a descriptive nature, using as an a nalysis source, articles available in the databases SCIELO, CAPES and VHL (Virtual Health Library). The results show that the impact activities do not influence the final growth, however, they help the adolescent to reach the final height pre defined by ge netics, stimulating the production of growth hormones. If carried out correctly, respecting the intensity and adequate nutrition, the human being will be able to take advantage of these activities to have a healthy development. Although they do not increas e the bone in the linear direction, they make the bones stronger and more resistant, increasing the bone mass, preventing lesions and osteoporosis.