A importância da educação física na sociedade capitalista: a promoção da qualidade de vida para a promoção da qualidade da força de trabalho

Abstract

The objective is to discuss the importance of Physical Education in the capitalist society, presenting its contributions to the promotion of the quality of life and, consequently, to the promotion of the quality of the workforce and the expanded reproduction of capital. Based on the Marxist framework, this issue is explored through the analysis of bibliographic materials pertinent to the theme. It is identified that Physical Education, while contributing to the improvement of quality of life, has a social function of paramount importance to capital, as it mitigates the harmful effects of capitalist labor relations that impact the human health and promotes the quality of the workforce, making it more productive and durable.