Benefits of motor activity in children with sensory disabilities: systematic review

Resumen

The objective of this systematic review is to identify research, reviews and trials that highlight the central role and importance of motor activity in the development and holistic growth of primary school children with sensory disabilities, with a focus on visual impairment. We considered 19 research projects, covering the period from 2000 to 2024.  All the selected articles are consistent with our target audience and focus on proposals for motor activities for individuals with visual impairment within the school, to highlighting the importance of movement for everyone. The results of the research emphasizing that children with visual disabilities show greater difficulties in performing certain motor patterns or activities, underlining the need to encourage movement for the resulting physical, mental and social well-being.