PARADA CARDIORRESPIRATÓRIA: O CONHECIMENTO, ATITUDE E PRÁTICA DE ACADÊMICOS.

Evaluate the level of knowledge of physical education students at a University Center in the Federal District regarding recognition, attitude and practice in the face of cardiorespiratory arrest. This is a descriptive and quantitative research, which was conducted in a University Center of the Federal District, through a questionnaire directed to physical education students who were in accordance with the selection criteria and wished Participate. All academics have demonstrated to have some kind of knowledge about CRP, but do not declare themselves able to perform some kind of intervention. It is possible to note that academics have a relative knowledge about CRP and the first care to be provided to the victim, but still show insecurity for performing CPR maneuvers efficiently, which suggests the application of course extensionists, updating and improving these undergraduates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]