Rhythm, coordination, and focus on physical education: Body Percussion and ADHD

This essay explores the use of Body Percussion as a pedagogical tool in physical education, with a particular focus on ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Motor education is recognized as a fundamental component of the school curriculum, positively influencing the overall well-being of students. The Sincrony method of movement education, in particular, contributes positively to this perspective. The International Charter of Physical Education by UNESCO emphasizes the right of every individual to physical education and promotes the adoption of approaches that enhance well-being in the educational context. Body Percussion, a practice that involves the body in producing rhythms and sounds, is examined in detail in this essay in connection with the Sincrony methodology from the field of motor sciences. It will be discussed how Body Percussion can improve coordination, attention, and brain plasticity, indirectly promoting physical fitness and offering a multisensory approach to physical education. Scientific foundations solidify the case for integrating this practice into the educational environment, especially for individuals with ADHD. Body Percussion emerges as a means to make physical education more inclusive, promoting cognitive and emotional development, as well as the psycho- physical well-being of all students.