The inclusion of children with a physical impairment in physical education lessons in girls' secondary schools

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to study the current situation with regards to the level of inclusion within physical education lessons at girls' secondary schools. It also aims to study the prevailing attitudes of physical education teachers at these schools and the implications for an adapted syllabus. Chapter one defines inclusion and the ways in which physical education is beneficial for physically impaired children. Chapter two explains the procedure used in the selection of the sample as well as the research methods carried out for this study. Chapter three discusses the data gathered from questionnaires distributed to Heads of Schools and physical education teachers. Chapter four provides suggestions and guidelines in connection with the inclusion of physically impaired children in physical education lessons. The final outcome of this project aims at providing a clear indication of the current situation and guidelines towards a strategy to implement inclusion.