Effects of an adapted swimming program in children with intellectual disabilities on their aquatic autonomy

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effect of an adapted swimming program on the motor skills of the population with intellectual disabilities of the adapted sports school of the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Exercise Science (LCEF) through motor assessment in the water for the development of their aquatic autonomy.

Methodology: It was carried out with a quantitative approach of descriptive scope, with a quasi-experimental design. The type of sampling was non-probabilistic by convenience, with the participation of four subjects, two were in the experimental group (adapted swimming program) and two in the control group (swimming program).

Results: It was found that the adapted swimming program achieved better results in developing the aquatic autonomy of the participating subjects, compared to the swimming program, which achieved improvements, but did not develop the autonomy of the participants.

Conclusion: The importance of adaptation in the sessions of aquatic programs aimed at the population with disabilities, the selection of activities, strategies and specific didactic techniques, which facilitate learning and development of skills in students, is highlighted.