Body expression in the inclusion of overweight children in the physical education classes

Abstract

The general objective of the research is to study the incidence of body expression in the inclusion of overweight children in physical education classes. It was carried out in the Middle Sublevel of the “Medardo Ángel Silva” Basic Education School in the Piuntza neighborhood, Zamora canton in the province of Zamora Chinchipe Ecuador. The methodology used was a descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study, which was developed in stages and taking into consideration various instruments applied to the children, teachers and director of the institution. The results indicate that body expression has a positive impact on the inclusion of overweight children in physical education classes, since it provides opportunities for collaboration at school, generates spaces for socialization through body movement and promotes an attitude of respect. and assessment of differences between equals. Likewise, it is possible to reduce the negative psychological and social impact on children and adolescents due to the rejection and discrimination they sometimes face, pushing them towards feelings of inferiority, depression, rejection, isolation and inactivity and low self-esteem.