THE EFFECT OF DIRECTED MOTOR EDUCATION ON THE MOTOR PROFILE OF CHILDREN WITH MILD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
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This study aims to identify the effect of directed motor education on improving the motor profile of children with mild intellectual disabilities through the application of a directed motor program based on the principles of adapted motor education. The experimental method was applied using a design with an experimental and a control group. The sample consisted of twenty-six (26) children aged between six and seven years, equally divided into two homogeneous groups. The experimental group participated in a directed motor education program that included twenty-four (24) instructional units, at a rate of two sessions per week, focusing on developing the components of the motor profile (balance, agility, and coordination). The results revealed statistically significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) in favor of the experimental group in all studied motor variables, confirming the effectiveness of directed motor education in improving basic motor abilities among children with mild intellectual disabilities. The study recommends the generalization of such programs in specialized institutions, as they contribute to the development of motor performance and the psychological and social integration of this group.
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Directed motor education, Motor profile, Mild intellectual disability
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