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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)This document corresponds to Volume 7, Number 2 of the 2026 edition of the AFAMS Specialized Journal, focused on Adapted Physical Activity. Its mission is to promote evidence-based practices to foster an inclusive and accessible society. The first article analyzes best practices in physical training for people with intellectual disabilities, proposing the Graduated Support Model to move beyond a paternalistic approach and improve athletes' autonomy. The second issue features reflective articles and research.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)This document corresponds to Volume 7, Number 1 of the 2026 edition of the AFAMS Specialized Journal, focused on Adapted Physical Activity. Its mission is to promote evidence-based practices to foster an inclusive and accessible society. The first article analyzes best practices in physical training for people with intellectual disabilities, proposing the Graduated Support Model to move beyond a paternalistic approach and improve athletes' autonomy. The second article reflects on the friction between standardized Physical Education curriculum regulations and the real needs of students with disabilities, suggesting prioritizing functional learning for daily life.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)Issue 6 – 2025-S2 of the journal comprehensively addresses the realities of people with disabilities, highlighting the importance of family, community, and sports environments as fundamental pillars for social inclusion. Through analytical articles, applied experiences, and interdisciplinary reflections, the publication showcases the role of adapted physical activity, inclusive sports, and psychosocial support in improving quality of life. It emphasizes the positive impact of structured programs on the development of social, emotional, and functional skills, as well as the relevance of sustainable community models that integrate rehabilitation, education, and active participation. The journal also values collaborative work among professionals, families, and organizations, proposing evidence-based approaches to break down physical, social, and cultural barriers. Overall, this issue consolidates a humanistic, scientific, and transformative perspective on disability and inclusion.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)Volume 6, Number 1 of the journal Inclusive Movement: Sport, Education, and Diversity presents four articles focused on adapted physical activity and the social inclusion of people with disabilities. The first addresses the importance of family involvement in sports programs for people with autism, highlighting benefits such as improvements in communication, self-esteem, and quality of life. Another article reflects on leisure activities for people with intellectual disabilities from an occupational therapy perspective, emphasizing their therapeutic, educational, and social integration value. A third article highlights the relationship between sport and school learning, noting how physical activity enhances cognitive, emotional, and social functions in students. Finally, the challenges and strategies for implementing Adapted Physical Education in special schools are explored, underscoring the importance of teacher training, accessible resources, and institutional commitment. Overall, this issue promotes an inclusive, multidisciplinary, and rights-based vision for the comprehensive well-being of people with disabilities.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)The journal "Especializada Afams" promotes knowledge and best practices in adapted physical education and psychomotor skills to foster the inclusion and well-being of people with disabilities. This issue addresses topics such as the impact of para-karate on athletes with intellectual disabilities, early psychomotor interventions in children with autism, and adaptations in physical education for students with autism spectrum disorders. It also highlights teacher awareness initiatives and interdisciplinary approaches that promote inclusive programs in school settings. The journal emphasizes overcoming social and structural barriers through inclusive methodologies, strengthening motor, social, and emotional skills. Aimed at professionals and academics, it seeks to inspire progress toward a more equitable and inclusive society.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024)The journal "Especializada Afams" promotes knowledge and best practices in adapted physical education and psychomotor skills to foster the inclusion and well-being of people with disabilities. This issue addresses topics such as the impact of para-karate on athletes with intellectual disabilities, early psychomotor interventions in children with autism, and adaptations in physical education for students with autism spectrum disorders. It also highlights teacher awareness initiatives and interdisciplinary approaches that promote inclusive programs in school settings. The journal emphasizes overcoming social and structural barriers through inclusive methodologies, strengthening motor, social, and emotional skills. Aimed at professionals and academics, it seeks to inspire progress toward a more equitable and inclusive society.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023)The "Specialized Journal Afams", Volume 4, Number 2 (2023), reaffirms its relevance in adapted physical activity and the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. This edition addresses topics such as the impact of social participation on the health of people with intellectual disabilities in Chile, the role of physical activity in the metabolic health of those with bipolar disorder, and reflections on educational inclusion in the country. The journal emphasizes the importance of integrating this research into educational and social contexts to promote an inclusive and equitable society. Its publications aim to expand knowledge, foster innovative practices, and support professionals and the community at large in promoting well-being.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023)The specialized journal Afams, in its Volume 4, Number 1 (2023), solidifies its position as an academic benchmark in adapted physical activity and inclusion. Under the title "Inclusive Physical Education: Strategies and Comprehensive Development in Disability," it presents research on intellectual disability, neurodevelopment, and inclusive strategies. It features four articles: learning in students with intellectual disabilities through physical education, strategies for athletes with intellectual disabilities, the comprehensive development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through physical activity, and a comparative analysis of inclusive and adapted sports.
The journal promotes innovative practices for integrating this research into educational and social contexts, fostering inclusion and well-being. Furthermore, it highlights the commitment of authors and reviewers to ensuring academic quality, reaffirming its mission to inspire and generate knowledge to build an equitable and accessible society for all.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022)The specialized journal Afams, in its Volume 3, Number 2 (2022), entitled "Active Inclusion: Sport and Physical Activity for Development and Well-being," focuses on promoting adapted physical activity as a tool for inclusion and well-being. This issue presents relevant research on topics such as the impact of sport on children with Down syndrome, the benefits of Paralympic sports for people with intellectual disabilities, the integration of physical activity into speech-language therapy interventions, and its role as a means of social participation.
The publication underscores the importance of interdisciplinary and adapted approaches, highlighting how sport improves quality of life by fostering inclusion, autonomy, and personal development. It also addresses challenges such as the lack of access to adapted spaces, promoting a vision of equity and inclusion in public policy. The journal is an academic benchmark that inspires professionals and communities toward innovative practices in education, health, and rehabilitation.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022)The AFAMS Specialized Journal (Vol. 3 No. 1, 2022) highlights adapted physical activity as key to the inclusion and well-being of people with disabilities. This issue brings together research on innovative practices for an equitable society. It emphasizes recreation and leisure for people with intellectual disabilities, improving their quality of life and social integration. It also explores play and movement in childhood with disabilities, with a positive impact on holistic development. Furthermore, it analyzes how physical education fosters school inclusion, offering tools for an inclusive educational community. Finally, it addresses social and sporting inclusion for people with communication difficulties, underscoring the importance of reasonable adjustments and alternative accessibility systems. The journal reaffirms its role as an academic leader in inclusive strategies, promoting well-being and integration through innovative approaches.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021)The AFAMS (Adapted Physical Activity, More Health) Specialized Journal is a leading academic publication focused on promoting inclusion and quality of life through adapted physical activity, especially for people with intellectual and psychiatric disabilities. In its second volume, number 2 (2021), it addresses key topics such as the relationship between quality of life and occupational performance through adapted physical activity, its impact on psychiatric disabilities, the assessment of motor skills in children with intellectual disabilities, and the inclusion promoted by the Special Olympics.
With articles written by specialists in the field, the journal highlights the importance of integrative approaches to fostering physical, mental, and social well-being in people with disabilities. It also emphasizes the role of sport as a tool for breaking down barriers of discrimination and promoting active participation in society. AFAMS seeks to inspire reflection and innovative practices in inclusive education and health.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021)Volume 2, Number 1 (2021) of the Revista Especializada AFAMS addresses the inclusion and holistic development of individuals with disabilities through adapted physical activity. First, it analyzes the psychomotor approach in childhood to strengthen bodily development and early affective bonds. It also examines the pedagogical and technological challenges that remote education imposed during the pandemic on students with intellectual disabilities. Through a practical experience in adapted tennis, it highlights the importance of overcoming social barriers and eliminating paternalism by fostering personal autonomy. In the field of mental health, it explores the emotional support provided by assistance dogs to individuals with autism in overwhelming environments. Finally, it presents "Movement is Health," a community intervention model in Los Vilos aimed at coordinating home care and school workshops to combat physical inactivity.
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Specialized Magazine Afams
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020)The AFAMS Specialized Journal, in its inaugural volume (2020), highlights the importance of physical activity and adapted sport as inclusive tools for the overall well-being of people with disabilities. The articles present diverse perspectives on inclusion and personal development. One addresses the value of inclusive play in early childhood education, promoting social and physical skills. Another explores intellectual futsal as a vehicle for personal growth and social integration for people with cognitive disabilities. Sports are also analyzed as a means of family inclusion for people with autism spectrum disorder, underscoring the relevance of a progressive and adapted approach. Finally, dog-assisted intervention is presented as an innovative strategy to foster psycho-emotional development, improving quality of life. This volume reflects the journal's commitment to research and the promotion of inclusive practices that transform lives.
