Abstract
In this study, we examined the effective method for acquiring of “Maemawari-ukemi”. That is basic skill of judo. This study aims for children with intellectual disabilities or developmental disorders. Many children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are not skillful in physical activities. In this study, we used “Maemawari-ukemi Practice Sheet”. That is visual support. The participants in this study were 18 children who attended an after-school day care. Many of the participants had developmental disorders such as ASD or ADHD, or intellectual disabilities. In this study, a pre-test was conducted first to measure the participants’ level of proficiency in Maemawari-ukemi. The evaluation of proficiency used the “Maemawari-ukemi Scoring Sheet.” Next, a practice period of about two months using the “Maemawari-ukemi Practice Sheet” was provided. After two months of practicing intervention, a post-test was conducted to measure the participants’ level of proficiency in Maemawariukemi again. As a result, it became clear that many of the participants showed increase in their level of proficiency (Maemawari-ukemi score) after the practice period. Therefore, the use of the “ Maemawari-ukemi Practice Sheet “ as visual support was suggested to be effective for acquiring the skill of Maemawari-ukemi.
