JUSTIFICATION OF THE MOTOR TEST WITHIN THE SPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

Abstract

Jorge Abellán Hernández, Nieves María Sáez-Gallego

People with intellectual disabilities used to have problems with perceptual and decisions making process, that make difficult their participation in sport competitions in which information process is fundamental, such as open sports. This research presents the scientific framework for the use of motor test as a competitive option for this type of people, underscoring the importance of development and evolution from Sport Sciences.