Beneficios de la práctica del Karate Do en educación física: revisión de literatura

Abstract

This research study focuses on identifying the outcomes of applying karate do as an alternative for holistic development at school settings. A qualitative approach was used with a scoping review design, analyzing 43 studies selected through searches in databases from 2019 to 2023, following the PRISMA Declaration criteria. Findings highlight the limited scientific literature on the practice of this sport in school settings. They also suggest that the studies highlight the benefits of karate-do practices in aspects such as emotional regulation, behavior, physical and cognitive development, educational inclusion, and environmental education. Karate do is shown to strengthen skills relevant to academic performance quality, moving beyond an exclusive focus on physical benefits.