Physical Education: Adaptations and Benefits for Deaf Students

Abstract

Human development encompasses a relationship between genetics and environment factors including affective, social, cognitive and motor development. Physical activity can reduce the risk of several diseases also stimulating health promotion, feelings expression, formation of critical awareness, autonomy development, motivation for study and others. In case of deaf students, physical education also has other benefits, including social inclusion. Many challenges need to be overcome on adapted physical education for deaf students such as the lack of bilingual teachers and also the lack of specific signs of some important words for physical education. Herein we reviewed the benefits of physical activity for deaf children, highlighting some adaptations for helping on teaching and learning and development of this public.

The effect of a video-guided educational technology intervention on the academic self-concept of adolescent students with hearing impairment

“…[ 32 , 33 ] Physical education is a very important academic subject because it affords educators an opportunity to improve the motor skills, cognitive and decision-making abilities, and health behaviors of students. [ 34 – 36 ] Physical education can foster school inclusion among students with hearing impairment. [ 32 , 34 ] Schools serve as an important space within which physical education activities that aim to improve health and wellbeing can be promoted.…”

“…[ 34 – 36 ] Physical education can foster school inclusion among students with hearing impairment. [ 32 , 34 ] Schools serve as an important space within which physical education activities that aim to improve health and wellbeing can be promoted. [ 37 , 38 ] During physical education classes, most adolescents are afforded the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that they need to lead a vigorous and healthy life.…”

Pedagogical Strategies for Gross and Fine Motor Skills Learning Through Physical Education: Intervention in Students with Hearing Impairment

“…Research shows that learning Physical Education requires specific methods according to the type of disability and support for the student to improve their learning (Cawthon, 2009;Hintermair, 2011). In the case of hearing impairment, pedagogical strategies are required to promote development of motor skills and student participation in physical activity, adapting communication and didactic tools that facilitate the curriculum in the teaching and learning process (Barboza, Ramos, Abreu, & Castro, 2019;Fiorini & Manzini, 2018;Kurkova, Scheetz, & Stelzer, 2010).…”

Methodology of increasing the level of motor abilities development among 13-14 year-old schoolchildren with mental retardation in terms of inclusive educational organization

“…During this period children gain skills and abilities. They can be the essence of the happening physical and psychological development [1][2][3][4].…”