Does Capoeira Practice Modify the Psychomotor Profile of People With Intellectual Disabilities?

This study aimed to identify whether an intervention with capoeira changes the psychomotor profile of people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). This condition (ID) is characterized by global developmental delay, notably neurological and psychomotor aspects. For this study, 20 students from a specialized educational service diagnosed with ID were divided into two groups (control [CON] and intervention [INT]). After the interventions, the CON group indicated progress in the tonicity and balance factors, while in the INT group, the balance factors, body awareness, spatio-temporal structure, global praxis, fine praxis and total test score improved. We conclude that a capoeira intervention program for people with ID improves the psychomotor profile of participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]