Influence of the physical activity on motor performance of children with learning difficulties

Abstract:

PURPOSE:

to analyze the motor performance of children with complaints about learning difficulties after the intervention of a motor activity program.

METHODS:

twenty-two children (13 with complaints and 9 without) among 7 to 11 years old have taken part in this study and they were submitted to a motor evaluation; 14 children were selected for 12 sessions of the motor program related to fencing and circus activity. The data were analyzed with descriptivist and inferential statistics.

RESULTS:

only children with complaints about learning difficulties who were submitted to intervention obtained progression percentage higher than 20%; children, with and without difficulties, who took part in the intervention showed progression between 10 and 20%. The progression average in specifics abilities and total progression index were higher for children with complaints.

CONCLUSION:

It is indicated the intervention of Physical Education experts assisting children with difficulties, motivating them to do physical activity.

Keywords:
Child; Motor Activity; Physical Education and Training; Learning