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Many days have passed since December 3, the date established by the United Nations (UN) as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This fact does not prevent citing physical activity as a good solution for the PwD public (person with disabilities). Who guarantees it is the professor of the Physical Education course of the CEUB (University Center of Brasilia) Hetty Lobo.
Expert view
When asked which activity is recommended or not, Lobo admits that it all varies depending on the person’s needs. And he did not fail to mention which are the methods that are successful among the Paralympic public.
“It depends on the pathology and the degree of impairment, considering the different contexts in which physical activities can be carried out such as: artistic gymnastics, dance, games, land and water sports, establishing a relationship between means and ends. sports goalballs, athletics and soccer,” explains Hetty Lobo exclusively for the sports life🇧🇷
The CEUB teacher explains that this stimulus is vital for a person with special needs to enjoy a healthy life and that everyday obstacles must be eliminated.
“In the case of people with disabilities, in particular, stimulation, education and active leisure time in childhood and adolescence are prerequisites for a healthier and more quality adult life. For this to happen, the elimination of barriers of all kinds and the creation of opportunities to participate on an equal footing with other people are needed,” completes Hetty.
Theory + practice = positive result
Orientation that “marries” with the recommendations of various physical education academics. For many years, there have only been reports from people with disabilities about the importance of exercise. Here in 2019 the research of Fapeam (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas) appeared. The development of which belongs to the physical educator Lionela Corrêa, of the FOEN (Federal University of the Amazon).
People who are part of the Proamde project (Motor Activity Program for the Disabled), people enrolled in SEPED (Secretariat of State for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) and associations have had this experience. After the practice it was realized that all had expressive results and with a positive self-perception of the quality of life.
Opinion
Furthermore, when asked about the ideal process of physical activity for the PCD individual, Lobo does not forget the criterion of social inclusion. “Promoting the quality of life of people with disabilities goes beyond medical care or disease prevention. That is, it should always foster self-improvement, well-being, break down barriers and facilitate productive life in society,” he concludes.
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