A prática de atividade física na história de vida de pessoas com deficiência física

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the physical activity at different stages of life for people with physical disabilities. The study included nine young adult males who had physical disabilities and physical activities and / or sports. In the data collection was used an interview consisting of questions pertaining to the history of life and disability and physical activity at different stages. Eight participants engaged in childhood activities and participated on the dynamic physical education classes; sports practiced in adolescence and eight participated in the classes of Physical Education in adulthood four remained in past practice, a practice started and one had no access; currently practice varied modalities and six believed that the physical disability interfered in practice. Still, seven participants believed that the activities practiced in school interfered with that practice today, highlighting the importance of involving them in physical education classes.