Cabral, Breno Guilherme de Araújo TinocoAfonso, Adizza Lizandra de Moura2017-06-262022-06-152017-06-262022-06-152017-06AFONSO, Adizza Lizandra de Moura. Nível de consciência dos benefícios do exercício físico na gestação. 2017. 34f. Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (Graduação em Educação Física)-Departamento de Educação Física. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Natal, 2017.https://repositorio.ufrn.br/handle/123456789/47959The woman in the gestational period undergoes several anatomical-physiological changes that transform her body and affect her emotional state, in order to prepare the body of the pregnant woman to receive the new individual that is coming, the baby. In this work, a quantitative descriptive methodology was performed in which a questionnaire was applied with the objective of identifying the main benefits and importance of physical exercise during pregnancy in conception of pregnant women. It was analyzed that pregnant women are practicing more and more physical exercise during gestation and becoming aware of its importance during this period. In addition, it shows the main reasons that do not practice any type of exercise during this phase. However, this topic needs to be more discussed so that more pregnant women can benefit. Several studies show that physical exercise if performed under the guidance of a qualified professional can promote a peaceful pregnancy, providing well-being and high self-esteem. In addition to preventing gestational diabetes, cesarean delivery, anxiety and depression. The physical education professional who will work with this public should know very well all the changes and peculiarities of the gestational period to perform a conscious and safe work.openAccessGestantes, exercício físico, educador físico, importância, benefícios, NASF.bachelorThesis