Reflexo das atividades físicas desenvolvidas na Associação L'aqua dos participantes junto ao ambiente social

Abstract

Introduction: This article contemplates the research carried out in the course conclusion II course, in the Physical Education Degree course of the University of Caxias do Sul, aiming to analyze if the physical activities of the Association L´aqua - Center for Sport Development, Leisure and Culture for People with Special Needs are making contributions in the social aspect of the participants. Objective: Thus, we seek to analyze whether physical activities are making contributions in the social sphere. Methodology: This is a qualitative and descriptive research. Data collection was performed by a questionnaire consisting of open and closed questions. Results: In this sense, the results pointed out that the regular practices of activities aimed at people with disabilities developed in L'aqua tend to bring benefits to participants in cognitive, motor, affective and social aspects. Conclusion: Thus, it is noted that the Association has been helping in the process of intellectual, sensory, mental, physical and inclusive development, in order to prepare students to become active and critical citizens in society, seeking quality of life (sic).