States and municipalities could receive federal technical and financial support to bring physical education professionals into health facilities, according to a proposal under consideration in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies.
Bill 5756/25 proposes establishing the Physical Activity Is Health Program to strengthen the role of these professionals in the Unified Health System (SUS). The text recommends at least one professional per facility, taking into account criteria such as its size and the population’s profile.
The proposal will be considered with final authority by the Health, Finance and Taxation, and Constitution and Justice and Citizenship committees. To become law, it must be approved by the Chamber and the Senate.
