RECREATIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AS A STRATEGY FOR COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

Abstract

The present study addresses the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities in the context of physical education, highlighting the need for differentiated strategies to improve their learning and comprehensive development. The main objective was to analyze the impact of an educational program designed to promote social integration and group work in students with intellectual disabilities. To do this, qualitative and quantitative methods were applied, including interviews with teachers and direct observation in the classroom. The results indicate that half of the teachers consider that it is crucial to improve communication and social interaction between students, proposing adapted physical activities. The conclusions highlight the importance of implementing inclusive pedagogical tools that promote the active participation of these students in physical education classes, facilitating their physical and social development