Importância da prática de atividade física para crianças com síndrome de down: revisão da literatura

Abstract

Children with Down syndrome (DS) are considered sedentary and less engaged in recommended levels of physical activity (PA). Therefore, the present study is a literature review aimed at examining the importance of physical activity for children with Down syndrome. The data collected were obtained from databases such as the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), LILACS, and PubMed, covering the period from 2010 to 2023. The results showed that children with DS consistently display patterns of physical inactivity. In light of this, PA is a tool that can help these children improve health markers, motor skills, and positively impact their emotional state. It can be concluded that participation in physical activities is beneficial for all children with Down syndrome. The benefits include improved health, prevention of chronic diseases, increased self-esteem, and promotion of social interaction. Participation in activities is particularly important for a child's development and can have a positive impact on their quality of life and future outcomes in life.