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Analyzing The Effectiveness and Challenges of Inclusive Physical Education Programs That Cater to Students with Physical, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities

D. M. Yenagi

Subject area: Physical Sciences and Environment  ·  Area of research: Physical Education

Abstract

This research paper reviews conceptual and theoretical frameworks on both aspects of inclusive physical education (PE) program designed specifically for students with a physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities reflecting that on the one hand-inclusive PE programs are grounded in the principles of educational equity which recognize every student right to access PE However., its actual implementation is obstructed by some key challenges existing ineffectiveness was measured by outcomes related to the performance or behavior of participants, usually compared with goals such as improved fitness levels or greater social interactions while there existed some responses from teachers regarding how their perception about instructional practices which were more focused on specialized supports: practical teaching strategies including individualization.

Keywords

Inclusive Physical Education, Students with Disabilities, Teacher Preparation, Adaptive Teaching Methods, Social Model of Disability, Equity in Education

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How to cite this paper

D. M. Yenagi "Analyzing The Effectiveness and Challenges of Inclusive Physical Education Programs That Cater to Students with Physical, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 2 Issue 1 2018 Page 86-98
D. M. Yenagi "Analyzing The Effectiveness and Challenges of Inclusive Physical Education Programs That Cater to Students with Physical, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 2, no. 1, Jul. 2018
D. M. Yenagi (2018). Analyzing The Effectiveness and Challenges of Inclusive Physical Education Programs That Cater to Students with Physical, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 2(1).
D. M. Yenagi "Analyzing The Effectiveness and Challenges of Inclusive Physical Education Programs That Cater to Students with Physical, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 2, no. 1, Jul. 2018.
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