Educação Física escolar e paralisia cerebral: uma análise da produção de conhecimento em periódicos indexados pela Capes entre 2007 e 2022

Abstract

Introduction: The practice of Physical Education for children with cerebral palsy is fraught with difficulties, whether regarding the adaptation of the school structure, or the knowledge and performance of the teacher. Objective: To analyze the scientific evidence found in publications in Brazilian journals indexed by CAPES from 2007 to 2022 on the practice of physical exercise by children with cerebral palsy in the school context. Methodology: A literature review was conducted of articles published in journals indexed by CAPES and evaluated between A1 and B2 in the 2013-2016 quadrennium. Results and final considerations: the inclusion of students with cerebral palsy in Physical Education classes faces several challenges and low participation of students in the classes. Despite this, there are strategies to be implemented that contribute to participation and decrease isolation, such as Polybat, use of play and group activities, as well as the active role of parents, teachers, and principals. This associated with investments in education, school structure, and teacher training, it is possible to increase the participation of students with cerebral palsy in Physical Education classes and ensure better health and quality of life.