Published: 2026-01-05

Research

Intellectual disability is a life condition that presents challenges in various areas, such as adaptive, cognitive, and social functioning. The objective of this study was to analyze mothers' perceptions of how adapted sports have influenced the psychological well-being of their children with Down Syndrome during their first basketball competitions. A qualitative interpretative phenomenological design was employed. Two mothers of basketball players who participated in their first and second national competitions, respectively, were interviewed, and the data were analyzed through collaborative analysis. The main findings revealed that adapted sports positively influenced all dimensions of psychological well-being, particularly in fostering positive relationships with others and autonomy. Finally, it was concluded that it is important to develop adapted sports programs with a focus on using competition to promote healthy social interaction.

Ramón Alfonso González Rivas, Oscar Nuñez Enriquez, Fabian Arroyo-Rojas, Rául Josué Nájera-Longoria, Javier Bernabé González Bustos

1-21

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.29035/rcaf.27.1.1

Parental participation in school sports games in Mexico

Carlos Fierro-Rojas

22-39

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.29035/rcaf.27.1.2

Research in Motor Development

Bibliometric Review of Revista Ciencias de la Actividad Física UCM (2010–2025)

Oscar Aguayo-Álvarez, Felipe Poblete-Valderrama, Pablo Luna-Villouta, Cristian Godoy-Tapia, Juan Pasmiño-Astete

40-52

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.29035/rcaf.27.1.3

Assessment in Physical Education

A comparative analysis of disciplinary standards in initial teacher education in Chile

Fernando Muñoz-Sepúlveda, Franklin Castillo-Retamal, Alexandra Valencia-Peris

53-71

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.29035/rcaf.27.1.4

Relationship between Healthy Habits, Physical Activity, and Self-Esteem in Chilean Pedagogy University Students

Luis Marcel Valenzuela-Contreras, Patricia Bravo-Rojas, Benito Urra-Tobar, Francisca Pauvif-Cárcamo, Catalina González-Armijo, Araceli Morales-Marín, Claudia Pérez-Cisterna, Javiera Castro-Cornejo, Rodrigo Villaseca-Vicuña

72-80

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.29035/rcaf.27.1.5