Answer:
Benefits of physical activities for children with special needs:
(i) Activities based on interest: Physical activities must be based on interest, aptitudes, abilities, previous experience and limitations of children with special needs. The teachers of physical education should have deep knowledge of limitation, interest and aptitudes of children.
(ii) Specific environment: For special needs children, the area should be limited. In case of children who have autism, they must be provided with specific area because they may need some time to relax.
Advantage:
(a) Reduced level of anxiety, stress and depression:
Physical activities may help in reducing the level of anxiety, stress and depression of children with special needs.
(b) Improved social interaction: Physical activities provide ample opportunities for improving the social interaction among children with special needs. Some relations are developed during involvement in physical activities.
(iii) Cognitive benefits: Physical activities lead to cognitive skill, improvement in children with disabilities. These activities allow them to discover and access strengths that cannot be challenged in classroom setting.
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