The Participation of Students with Down Syndrome in Physical Education Classes: a Case Study

Authors

  • Maria Luíza Tanure Alves Departamento de Atividade Física Adaptada- Faculdade de educação Física - UNICAMP
  • Edison Duarte Departamento de Atividade Física Adaptada- Faculdade de educação Física - UNICAMP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/1982-8918.26654

Keywords:

Down syndrome, physical education, inclusion

Abstract

The objective of this study was to observe real-world inclusion of children with Down Syndrome (SD) in physical education classes in school. Furthermore, we identified possible hindering and facilitating factors during classes. This analysis was performed through systematic observation of physical education classes during the school year. Thirty-three (20 boys and 13 girls) 3rd grade students served as subjects for this study. The student with SD did not show difficulties in understanding and performing activities during practice. However, he did not easily establish social relationships with his peers.

 

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Author Biographies

Maria Luíza Tanure Alves, Departamento de Atividade Física Adaptada- Faculdade de educação Física - UNICAMP

Edison Duarte, Departamento de Atividade Física Adaptada- Faculdade de educação Física - UNICAMP

Published

2012-08-08

How to Cite

TANURE ALVES, M. L.; DUARTE, E. The Participation of Students with Down Syndrome in Physical Education Classes: a Case Study. Movimento, [S. l.], v. 18, n. 3, p. 237–256, 2012. DOI: 10.22456/1982-8918.26654. Disponível em: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/Movimento/article/view/26654. Acesso em: 24 jun. 2025.

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