A INCLUSÃO ATRAVÉS DO ESPORTE

Abstract

The research presented here aims to show the importance of sport in the construction of a more inclusive society. Research shows that sport is considered to be one of the most efficient resources to promote the inclusion of children and young people who live in situations of risk or people who have some type of disability. Sport cannot be seen only as an activity for the purpose of dispute and athletic competitions, it also educates, disciplines, develops socialization, rules of coexistence, benefits physical and mental health and even promotes social inclusion. The methodology used to carry out this research is bibliographic and presents some considerations about sport and inclusion, some concepts, benefits of the practice of sport, the evolution of sport in Brazil and finally addresses the issue that guided this work, that is, the possibilities of inclusion through sport. The research also shows that in Brazil there are laws that encourage the offer of sports practices, projects or programs that offer young people an opportunity to participate in some type of sport to improve their physical and social performance.