The effect of using assistive technologies on improving the motor abilities of students with lower limb disabilities

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1 Department of Curricula and Teaching Methods, Faculty of Physical Education for Girls, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt

2 Helwan university

3 Pediatric Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

4 Special Education Department, Faculty of Physical Education, Helwan University

Abstract

The research aims to improve the level of performance of motor abilities using assistive techniques for students with motor disabilities in the lower limb, the researcher used the experimental method, using the experimental design of one experimental group by pre- and post-measurement for its suitability to the nature of the research, the research sample included students with motor disabilities in the first preparatory grade at Espats Private School as a total research community And their number (20) students, and after the initial examination of the students in terms of strength and safety of body parts, a number (12) students were selected as an experimental group of students with motor disabilities in the first preparatory grade at Espates School in a deliberate way, and (8) students were selected as an exploratory group, the following conclusions were reached: -

The proposed program has a positive impact on the level of performance of students with lower limb disabilities in:

1. Some motor abilities

2. Measurements of the range of motion of the lower limb (pelvis - knee)

3. Skill Tests (Running 100m) (Passing the ball)



The researcher recommends the following :



1. The Ministry of Education's interest in the physically handicapped in schools

2. Conducting more studies on the uses of rehabilitation programs and their application in teaching various sports activities.

3. Applying assistive technologies in the physical education curricula for those with integration in our Egyptian schools.

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