Leisure activities adapted for the inclusion of students with lower limb prostheses in physical education

Abstract

Introduction. Inclusive Physical Education will improve the quality of life, physical, motor, and spatial skills of students with physical disabilities, favorably influencing their health, safety, and personal autonomy. Objective. To develop a system of recreational activities adapted for the inclusion of students with lower limb prostheses in Physical Education. Methodology. The research was developed in a Fiscal Educational Institution in the city of Quito, Ecuador, under a qualitative, non-experimental, descriptive-explanatory approach. The theoretical methods used were analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive and modeling, while the empirical methods were direct observation and documentary review; all this accompanied by techniques such as observation and interview. The sample was non-probabilistic, intentional, determining as the unit of analysis a student who had a physical disability due to the absence of one of her lower limbs, who had a prosthesis fitted to her right leg. The research was conducted in three stages: diagnosis, design, and application - validation. Results. 1. The diagnosis of the student unit of analysis is confirmed through the documentary review, managing to verify through the observation conducted her main strengths and limitations. 2. The difficulties present in the Physical Education teacher developing the inclusion process of the student with motor disability were corroborated. 3. The set of recreational activities adapted for the inclusion in Physical Education of students with lower limb prostheses is designed and validated. Conclusions. The proposed system of recreational activities, given its structure and components, facilitates the improvement in the performance of students, including the case that presents motor disability, motivating better performance and inclusion. General study area: Education. Specific study area: Inclusive Physical Education. Type of study: Original article