Methodological strategy for the development of physical activities aimed at children with TDHA
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Introduction: This article aims to investigate the pedagogical processes that are developed with children diagnosed with ADHD in physical education classes. Objective: The main objective is to determine a methodological strategy that optimizes the development of physical activities aimed at children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Methodology: The study population is six children between 11 and 12 years old who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, data collection instruments were implemented that were applied to teachers of the educational institution as well as to the children who make up the study group; A guide of methodological strategies is proposed as a complement within the Physical Education classes and that do not affect the existing academic plans to optimize the integral development of students when they perform physical activities within the educational institution. Results: after the application of these instruments, the identification of effective strategies to improve the attention and participation of children with ADHD in physical activities was achieved. Conclusion: the adaptation of physical activities to the individual needs of children with ADHD can increase their motivation to improve attention and concentration, the activities that are developed should be attractive to the students so that their attention will be maintained for longer. General Area of Study: Inclusive Physical Education. Specific area of study: ADHD. Type of study: original.
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