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ERIC Number: EJ1072331
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-6297
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Perspectives of Students with Disabilities toward Physical Education: A Qualitative Inquiry Review
Haegele, Justin A.; Sutherland, Sue
Quest, v67 n3 p255-273 2015
The purpose of this article is to review published qualitative inquiries that examine the perspective of students with disabilities toward experiences in physical education. Keyword searches were used to identify articles from electronic databases published from 1995 to 2014. Thirteen articles met all inclusion criteria, and findings were extracted. The 13 located qualitative articles were subject to a narrative analysis, and study characteristics were tabulated. The findings of targeted studies were explored and 3 thematic clusters emerged: (a) perspectives toward typically developing peers, (b) perspectives toward physical educators, and (c) perspectives toward inclusion and exclusion. Findings from this review support the notion that positive attitudes of physical educators may be a critical feature in ensuring meaningful learning experiences for students with disabilities. Meaningful learning experiences can be constructed through modifications and accommodations during activities, creating a welcoming physical education environment and providing a choice between inclusive and segregated learning environments. Directions for future research in this area are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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