Functional characteristics of children with Down syndrome and possibilities of their correction with the help of athletic activity in Russia
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- DOI: https://doi.org/10.15562/bmj.v8i2.1097  |
- Published: 2019-08-01
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Abstract: The presence of trisomy in chromosome 21 cause a whole range of internals’ pathology. These internal’s pathology could cause abnormal motor development that can lead to inadequacy of physical activity. One way to rehabilitate children with Down syndrome is by giving them adequate physical activity in the form of physical training or sports. It is necessary to conduct some organizational arrangements in Russia intended for groups of persons with limited health possibilities into athletic activity.
Aim: The aim of the research was to show the impact of athletic activity in Down syndrome children and to determine modern problems of its wide application to the given groups in Russia.
Methods: Questioning and the method of mathematical statistics. Interviewing the parents of children with Down syndrome was conducted in some regions of Russia during November 2016. A total of 300 families having children with Down syndrome was included in this study.
Results: It was found that lack of popular information and diversified scientific researchers in the field of athletic activity in children with Down syndrome is a great problem for trainers and parents. Many parents can’t find a qualified trainer. On the other hands, specialists who are ready to train children with Down syndrome, have no opportunity to get full information to conduct an effective training process with such children and often work instinctively.
Conclusion. It is clear that with the right approach and competently worked out program of available sports, children with Down syndrome can become sportsmen who can not only compete at different levels but also represent Russia with dignity at great international competitions.