BENEFITS OF RACE RUNNING / PETRA SPORT FOR THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

Authors

  • LUIZ CARLOS BERNARDINO MARÇAL
  • FERNANDA GONÇALVES DA SILVA
  • FÁBIO ANDRÉ CASTILHA

Keywords:

Adapted Sport, Petra, Race Running, Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

The practice of sports has always been associated with longevity due to physical well-being, but there is currently aninvestment in research that reveals its importance to the quality of life of individuals. Regarding people with disabilities, especiallywith Cerebral Palsy (CP), Petra / Race Running is a sport modality in which the patient is able to take parto in a race running on hisown feet, which seems to be able to provide life satisfaction feeling. The aim of this study is to present a bibliographical review inorder to better understand the contributions of Petra / Race Running to the quality of life of people with Cerebral Palsy. The resultspoint to an increase in the sense of well-being and autonomy, which can be considered a strategy of intervention for the referredpopulation.

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TRABALHOS PUBLICADOS

How to Cite

BENEFITS OF RACE RUNNING / PETRA SPORT FOR THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY. (2019). Fiep Bulletin - Online, 89(1). https://ojs.fiepbulletin.net/fiepbulletin/article/view/6121