USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES TO SERVE THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL; ONLINE CONSULTING

Abstract

In the last decade, technological advancement has significantly transformed people's lives, especially with the popularization of mobile devices and the expansion of high-speed internet. This evolution has facilitated access to information, services and entertainment, as well as promoting global connectivity through social networks. In the health area, devices and applications have emerged that monitor health and encourage healthy habits, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for remote physical exercises has increased, boosting the practice of online consulting in physical education, offering flexibility, personalization, and constant support. This method has become popular, providing advantages such as saving time and money and access to specialized professionals from anywhere, preparing students for the digital world and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The narrative review carried out on the evolution and adaptation of online consulting highlighted its expansion during the pandemic, with an analysis of scientific articles, books and magazines, identifying patterns and gaps in the literature, using the descriptors: "online training", "exercise and technology", "online consulting", "online personal trainer", "personal online" and "physical education consulting", with articles from the last 10 years,  Priority was given to original articles, of 38 studies, 13 were selected after analysis of content efficiency, including articles in English. With this, the studies presented the fact that technology has facilitated access to information and services, transforming communication and physical education through wearable devices, fitness apps, VR, AR, and gamification. However, adapting clients and maintaining motivation are still challenges, and more research is needed to maximize the potential of online consulting.