The concept of "Intersectoriality": contributions to the debate from the Leisure and Health Program of the Prefecture of Santo Andre/SP

On the basis of research carried out from the "Leisure and Health" program, planned and implemented by the Health and Sport and Leisure Departments of the Prefecture of Santo Andre between 2007 and 2009, we discuss the concept of "intersectoriality". We understand that the setting of this theme is determinant in the discussion and qualification of the initiatives targeting, in this case, bodily practices considering that the literature constantly presents new elements for the debate aiming to guarantee strategies that effectively meet the health needs of the population. Interviews with the managers of Leisure and Health were conducted with the purpose of aiding the discussion. The topics discussed in this article point out the fragility of the intersectorial action in the program and give evidence that the difficulty of intesectorial action is also the subject of discussion and confrontation in the academic literature. From this perspective, the study calls attention to five difficulties of the intersectorial action, which should be considered in the preparation of intersectorial projects and programs: the complement between sectoriality and intersectoriality; the need to regard the context; agreement and alignment in relation to concepts, objectives, guidelines, goals and evaluation of projects, programs and policies; setting up working networks and communication between those involved.