The effect of using assistive technologies on improving motor abilities For students with disabilities in the upper limb

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1 Department of Curricula and Teaching Methods, Faculty of Physical Education for Girls, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt

2 Faculty of Physical Education, Curriculum & Methodology of teaching Department

3 Physical Education - Helwan university

4 Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Abstract

The research aims to improve the level of performance of motor abilities using assistive techniques for students with motor disabilities in the upper limb، The researcher used the experimental method, using the experimental design of one experimental group by pre- and post-measurement to suit the nature of the research، The physically disabled students in the first preparatory grade at Espats Private School were selected as a total research community, and their number is (26) students, and after the initial examination of the students in terms of strength and safety of body parts, (16) students were selected as an experimental group of students with motor disabilities in the first preparatory grade at Espats School in a deliberate way, and a number ( 10) A student as an exploratory group,
In light of the results of the current study, the following conclusions were reached:
1. The proposed program has a positive impact on the level of performance of students with upper limb disabilities in:
• Some motor abilities
• Measurements of the range of motion of the upper limb (shoulder – elbow)
• Skill tests (passing the ball - pushing a shot)

Recommendations: In light of the conclusions of the study, the researcher recommends the following:

1. The Ministry of Education's interest in the physically handicapped in schools
2. Conducting more studies on the uses of rehabilitation programs and their application in teaching various sports activities.
3. Applying assistive technologies in the physical education curricula for those with integration in our Egyptian schools.

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