Adapted Judo in the development of socioemotional skills in young people with moderate intellectual disabilities
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This study analyzed the impact of an adapted judo program on the development of socioemotional skills in young individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities. A mixed-methods sequential design was employed, combining an initial quantitative phase using the D-ECREA instrument to assess emotional competencies, followed by a qualitative phase involving expert interviews to validate the pedagogical intervention. The sample consisted of 17 students, including one diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability. Quantitative results revealed that students without special educational needs scored highly in emotional self-awareness (M=2.69; SD=0.33), emotional regulation (M=2.72; SD=0.41), and creativity (M=2.67; SD=0.44), while the student with a disability obtained intermediate scores of 1.67, 2.00, and 2.00, respectively. The qualitative analysis supported the relevance and feasibility of the intervention, highlighting improvements in self-regulation, self-esteem, and social interaction for the student with a disability. Methodological triangulation enabled refinement of the pedagogical design, incorporating specific dynamics to foster inclusion, empathy, and cooperative learning. The findings suggest that adapted judo, when implemented in a structured and supportive educational environment, serves as an effective tool to enhance socioemotional competencies in inclusive school settings, achieving not only measurable improvements but also meaningful transformations in the educational experiences of students with disabilities.
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Richard Joel Cajas-Zhigui , Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5493-5085
Master's student in Physical Culture and Sports Pedagogy with a focus on Inclusive Physical Education. He holds a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Pedagogy and has two and a half years of professional experience. He teaches at the Juan XXIII Fiscomisional Educational Unit.
Byron Leonardo Soliz-Saldana, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0793-3748
Master's student in Physical Culture and Sports Pedagogy with a focus on Inclusive Physical Education. He holds a degree in Physical Culture and has seven years of professional experience. He teaches at the Juan XXIII Fiscomisional Educational Unit.
Lenin Esteban Loaiza-Dávila, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5769-2795
Dr. PhD. D. in Physical Education Sciences, Research Professor at the Bolivarian University of Ecuador, author and co-author of scientific articles and director of research projects in Education and Sport.
Giceya de la Caridad Maqueira-Caraballo, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6282-3027
PHD. In scientific and didactic innovations in school Physical Education, Coordinator of the Master in Pedagogy of Physical Culture, Mention in Inclusive Physical Education.
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