Knowledge of physical education professionals and students about ADHD and its motor impairments

Lucas E. Bicalho; Vítor E. B. Castro; Beatriz Couto-Fortuna; Sara E. S. A. Leão; Cristiani Junqueira; Guilherme M. Lage

doi:10.20338/bjmb.v17i1.343

Knowledge of physical education professionals and students about ADHD and its motor impairments

Authors

Lucas E. Bicalho Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Divinópolis, MG, Brazil; Department of Physical Education, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil - bicalho.l@hotmail.com
Vítor E. B. Castro Department of Physical Education, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Beatriz Couto-Fortuna Department of Neuroscience, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Sara E. S. A. Leão Department of Neuroscience, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Cristiani Junqueira Department of Neuroscience, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Guilherme M. Lage Department of Physical Education, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v17i1.343

Keywords:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Motor behavior, Children

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity and includes one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood. Despite the high prevalence, many professionals who work with children and adolescents with this disorder do not have enough knowledge on the subject. Physical education professionals deal directly with these children and need the knowledge to choose which skills and/or motor criteria to emphasize in their classes. However, issues related to neurodevelopmental disorders are not frequently addressed in the physical education courses, which impairs proper dealing with this population.

AIM: This study aims to verify the level of knowledge about ADHD and its motor impairments in professionals and students of physical education.

METHOD: A questionnaire was developed by researchers of motor behavior and was applied to professionals and students of physical education. The participants' responses were then analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics.

RESULTS: The results indicate that although the volunteers have basic notions about the subject, they do not have enough preparation to deal with children with ADHD.

CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the knowledge about ADHD is insufficient and a reformulation in the curriculum of physical education courses is recommended.

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2023-04-10

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Bicalho, L. E., Castro, V. E. B., Couto-Fortuna, B., Leão, S. E. S. A., Junqueira, C., & Lage, G. M. (2023). Knowledge of physical education professionals and students about ADHD and its motor impairments. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior, 17(1), 16–24. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v17i1.343

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2023)

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