1. 'You Don't Get to Have the Same Experiences:' Youth with Disabilities' Perspectives of Integrated Physical Education
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Holland, Katherine, Haegele, Justin A., Zhu, Xihe, and Bobzien, Jonna
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Students -- Social aspects -- Training -- Analysis ,Disability -- Social aspects -- Analysis ,Interpersonal relations -- Social aspects -- Analysis ,Physical education and training -- Social aspects -- Analysis ,Teenagers -- Social aspects -- Analysis -- Training ,Youth -- Social aspects -- Analysis -- Training ,Teachers -- Social aspects -- Analysis -- Training ,Education ,Sports and fitness - Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore youth with disabilities' perspectives of their experiences in integrated physical education classes in the United States. Participants were three youth with visual impairments and three youth with orthopedic impairments (ages 1017 years). Data sources were written prompts, audio-recorded, semistructured virtual interviews, and reflective notes. Based on a six-step thematic analysis method, four themes were developed: (a) 'I couldn't do most things:' lack of accommodations; (b) 'They had absolutely no clue:' the teacher's role; (c) 'I'm a scared boy:' concerns about injuries and unsafe activities; and (d) 'I get to hang out with my friends:' interpersonal relationships and feelings of inclusion. Participants recalled feeling a sense of belonging, acceptance, and value when experiencing positive interpersonal relationships. In contrast, a lack of accommodations, safety measures, and a perceived lack of teacher preparation made these feelings uncommon., Introduction In the United States, physical education (PE) classes in kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) schools are dedicated to the 'development of physical and motor fitness, fundamental movement skills and [...]
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- 2024
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