Geumcheon-gu Operates Summer Vacation Sports Classes for Students with Developmental Disabilities

Occupational therapists and physical therapists visit applicant institutions to promote physical and emotional development

Functional evaluation after physical activities such as balloon play, jump rope, and curling

Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) announced that it will operate a summer vacation physical education class for students with developmental disabilities at the Doksan Health Branch from July 31 to August 10.

The physical education class for students with developmental disabilities is a physical activity program where occupational therapists and physical therapists visit applicant institutions to promote the physical and emotional development of students with disabilities.

This summer vacation physical education class will be held at the Geumcheon Eoullim Welfare Center, with 10 elementary school students and 10 middle and high school students with developmental disabilities registered at the Geumcheon Disabled Family Support Center participating.

The elementary division's program consists of ▲ balloon play ▲ jump rope ▲ dodgeball ▲ hula hoop, and the middle and high school division's program consists of ▲ curling ▲ boccia ▲ discus throw. The purpose is for participants to improve not only their physical abilities but also their consideration for others and social skills through group exercises with rules.

Before starting physical activities, participants' exercise performance abilities are evaluated to conduct level-based programs. After the program ends, feedback through functional evaluation is provided so that students can gain confidence.

Institutions wishing to participate in the physical education class for students with developmental disabilities can inquire at the rehabilitation treatment room of the Doksan Health Branch, and after discussing operating hours and locations, the program can be conducted.

Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, said, “We hope that many students with disabilities will participate during the summer vacation to improve their physical abilities and confidence, and that their guardians can enjoy leisure activities, even if only for a short time, free from caregiving duties.”

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