Some theoretical foundations on the climacteric in women and their physical condition (Review)

Abstract

The present article only intends to reflect on the generalities of the climacteric stage in women, some referents of studies on climacteric, the conceptualization and antecedents of physical condition, and the role of physical abilities as a complement to the physical condition of women in climacteric stage, since to evaluate from different contexts the healthy physical condition of women in the climacteric stage, a necessary tool in physical education and sports is required, as are the battery of tests that particularize in the stage, the reference values ​​that a woman with these characteristics must reach, as an instrument so that the Bachelor in Physical Culture can adequately evaluate the behavior of the necessary physical abilities, which subsequently make it possible to apply physical exercise programs appropriate for this type of female population.