Effects of an inclusive water polo programme on motor, psycho-pedagogical and social development in deaf-mute adolescents: an experimental study

• Maria Giovanna Tafuri ^[1] ; Fabiola Palmiero ^[2] ; Davide Di Palma ^[2] ; Giovanna Scala ^[2] ; Generoso Romano ^[2]
  1. [1] Pegaso University

     Pegaso University

     Nápoles, Italia

     
  2. [2] University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
• Localización: Journal of Human Sport and Exercise: JHSE, ISSN-e 1988-5202, Vol. 20, Nº. 4, 2025, págs. 1199-1211
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This experimental study investigates the effectiveness of an inclusive water polo programme on the psycho-physical and social development of deaf-mute adolescents. Twenty-four participants (aged 12-15 years) were divided into an experimental group (n = 12) that followed an adapted water polo programme and a control group (n = 12) that participated in traditional physical education classes. Qualitative analysis revealed that after 10 weeks, the experimental group showed significant improvements in motor performance, perceived self-efficacy and relationship dynamics (p < .001). The results confirm the educational and integrative value of sport as a global development tool for people with sensory disabilities.