THE STUDENT WITH DOWN SYNDROME: FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE PROCESS OF INCLUSION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

This article presents the research in which seeks to describe the factors that influence the process of inclusion of the student with down syndrome in the third grade of elementary school physical education classes of regular school. The survey was conducted in a public elementary school in the municipality of Ananindeua – Pará. Thepresents itself as a descriptive study in a field research with qualitative approach in the treatment of the problem. It is believed that the present research brought great contribution to the knowledge of new didactic-pedagogical strategies on the process for inclusion of students with disabilities in physical education classes in Regular Education classes. The Gym can be a great facilitator of inclusion, as it allows through bodily involvement practices of the group, being possible to enhance the physical characteristics of each individual, emphasizing the skills of each, without comparisons. In addition, it can become quite an ally of exclusion when encourages competitive practices, where are valued only students who show better results in specific activity.