Professional ethics in physical education: from start to the podium

Abstract Health professions underwent an intense institutionalization process (creation, organization and regulation) most saw their professional councils established regulated by the mid-20th century. To evaluate physical education professionals’ level of knowledge regarding PE code ethics, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 63 professionals working in 27 gyms city Jequié, Bahia, Brazil. Results showed no statistical association between knowing Code Ethics for Physical Education Professionals having specialization. The interviewed reasonable considering it essential element practice.