EFEITOS DA CANOAGEM NAS HABILIDADES MOTORAS DE CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES COM SÍNDROME DE DOWN

RESUMO Introduction Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic condition characterized by an inadequate numerical distribution in chromosome pairing, with extra genetic material related to pair 21 leading to alterations that affect the development of several motor components. Objective To analyze the effects of kayak training for eight weeks on the gross motor skills of children and adolescents with DS. Methods Seven individuals with DS (10.8 ± 2 years), four males and three females, participated in the study. The Body Coordination Test for Children (Körperkoordination Test für Kinder, KTK) battery...