The article is devoted to the study of physical development of primary school children with visual impairments. An anthropometric study was conducted, including measurement of height, body weight, chest circumference, and respiratory muscle strength. It was found that children with visual impairments have a lag in physical development compared to their healthy peers. Differences in growth rates, body weight, and respiratory muscle development were revealed, which is associated with limited motor activity. The results emphasize the need for early corrective measures and increased motor activity of children with visual impairments to improve their adaptive capabilities.

physical development, visual impairments, primary school age, anthropometry, respiratory muscles, corrective work, motor activity.

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