Beliefs of Chinese Physical Educators on Teaching Students With Disabilities in General Physical Education Classes

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijuan Wang ◽  
Jing Qi ◽  
Lin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Eastern China ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Behavioral Beliefs ◽  
Teacher Assistants ◽  
Attitudes Toward Teaching ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

This study examined the behavioral beliefs of physical education (PE) teachers about teaching students with disabilities in their general PE (GPE) classes and to identify the factors that contribute to their beliefs. A total of 195 PE teachers from a region in eastern China were surveyed. Results of the Physical Educators’ Attitudes Toward Teaching Individuals With Disabilities-III survey indicate that although some teachers felt that including students with disabilities in GPE classes provides benefit for them, they were concerned about the practical difficulties of teaching students with disabilities in GPE classes, the lack of support, and the possible rejection of students with disabilities by their peers. Moreover, the behavioral beliefs of teachers vary according to the disability conditions of the students. Results show that there is no significant effect of demographic factors on the beliefs of PE teachers. Quality of experience predicts positive beliefs. The study has important implication for teacher training, provision of equipment, and support from teacher assistants.

Physical Educators’ Judgments About Inclusion: A New Instrument for Preservice Teachers

2002 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel R. Hodge ◽  
Nathan M. Murata ◽  
Francis M. Kozub
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Pete Programs ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

The purpose was to develop an instrument for use in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs that would yield valid evidence of the judgments of PETE preservice teachers toward the inclusion of students with disabilities into general physical education classes. Both the conceptualization that judgments represent the cognitive expressions of attitudes (Ajzen, 2001; Sherif & Hovland, 1961) and focus group discussions were used to create the Physical Educators’ Judgments About Inclusion (PEJI) instrument. Following content validation procedures, we administered PEJI to 272 PETE preservice teachers. Subsequent principal component analysis to generate construct validity evidence indicated 15 items should be retained; they collectively explained 53% of the variance using a three-component model. Dimensions of the PEJI pertained to judgments about inclusion, acceptance, and perceived training needs. Alpha coefficients for the three subscales ranged from .64 to .88.

Promoting Social Acceptance and Inclusion in Physical Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 004005992110296
Author(s):  
Kason O’Neil ◽  
LeAnn Olson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Teacher Behaviors ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

In addition to psychomotor and cognitive learning, social development is one of the three pillars of the national standards for physical education instruction. Though a plethora of research has exhibited the benefits social inclusion can have for students with and without disabilities, inclusion cannot be successful unless physical educators are deliberate, persistent, and continually reflective on the needs of students. The purpose of this paper is to outline the state of inclusion of students with disabilities in a general physical education classes and to highlight teacher behaviors and instructional techniques that promote social acceptance and inclusion for all students in physical education.

Adapted Physical Education in the Special Education Process

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Mcnamara ◽  
Cheng-Chen Pan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Individualized Education Program ◽  
Adapted Physical Education ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Special Education Process ◽  
Adapted Physical Educators ◽  
The Individual ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

Adapted physical education (APE) services have the same overall objectives as general physical education; however, adapted physical educators should implement accommodations and modifications to personalize the programs to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. Because of the high levels of health disparity for people with disabilities, as well as cognitive and socio-emotional benefits associated with physical activity and exercise, it is crucial that students with disabilities receive high-quality APE programming. To give the readers a broad overview of APE and how it should be implemented, this chapter covers the following topics: physical education and physical literacy, the benefits of physical education and exercise for students with disabilities, federal laws in relation to physical education for students with disabilities, the role of adapted physical educators in interdisciplinary team approaches within the individualized education program process, and highlighting specialized teaching strategies and specialized equipment for students with disabilities.

scholarly journals Effect of practicum experiences on pre-professional physical education teachers' intentions toward teaching students with disabilities in general physical education classes

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kathleen Ellis ◽  
Monica Lepore ◽  
Lauren Lieberman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Practicum Experience ◽  
Pete Programs ◽  
General Physical ◽  
Practicum Experiences ◽  
General Physical Education

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of practicum experiences on pre-professional physical education teachers' intentions toward working with individuals with disabilities. Pre-professional physical education teachers were students in their respective university's PETE programs and were categorized based on level of practicum experience. Over a three year period, a total of 596 PETE students completed the Physical Educators' Intention toward Teaching Individuals with Disabilities (PEITID) questionnaire (Rizzo, 2007). Significant differences were found among groups for overall intention to teach students with disabilities in their general physical education classroom. Additionally, trends of more positive intentions among pre-professionals with greater practicum experiences lead to higher Quality of Experience and Perceived Competence. The results of this study indicated that the level and quality of practicum experience significantly influence pre-professional teachers' intentions and competence toward teaching individuals with disabilities. (138 words)

Adapted Physical Education in the Special Education Process

2022 ◽  
pp. 172-190
Author(s):  
Scott Mcnamara ◽  
Cheng-Chen Pan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Individualized Education Program ◽  
Adapted Physical Education ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Special Education Process ◽  
Adapted Physical Educators ◽  
The Individual ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

Adapted physical education (APE) services have the same overall objectives as general physical education; however, adapted physical educators should implement accommodations and modifications to personalize the programs to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. Because of the high levels of health disparity for people with disabilities, as well as cognitive and socio-emotional benefits associated with physical activity and exercise, it is crucial that students with disabilities receive high-quality APE programming. To give the readers a broad overview of APE and how it should be implemented, this chapter covers the following topics: physical education and physical literacy, the benefits of physical education and exercise for students with disabilities, federal laws in relation to physical education for students with disabilities, the role of adapted physical educators in interdisciplinary team approaches within the individualized education program process, and highlighting specialized teaching strategies and specialized equipment for students with disabilities.

PREPARING FUTURE PHYSICAL EDUCATORS FOR INCLUSION: CHANGING THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin E. BLOCK ◽  
Eun Hye KWON ◽  
Sean HEALY
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
General Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Adapted Physical Education ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education ◽  
General Physical

Students with disabilities around the world are leaving special schools and special classes and are receiving their education in general education schools. In addition to attending general education classes, these students with disabilities are attending general physical education classes. Unfortunately, research has clearly demonstrated that physical educators do not feel prepared to include students with disabilities into their general physical education classes. Such findings are not surprising given that the typical physical education teacher education program in the United States only requires one course in adapted physical education, and in many countries around the world not even one adapted physical education course is required. However, many physical education teacher education programs do not have the space to add more adapted physical education classes, and other universities do not have professors with specialized knowledge to teach adapted physical education. What can be done to better prepare future and current physical educators? Online education is a relatively new method for delivering information about disability in general and more specifically how to include students with disabilities into general physical activities. The purpose of this paper is to introduce online education and present preliminary research that supports the use of online training with physical educators.

Predictors of Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Teaching Students With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in General Physical Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Chunxiao Li ◽  
Justin A. Haegele ◽  
Ho Lun Au ◽  
Kevin Wai Keung Kam
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Interpersonal Mindfulness ◽  
Attitudes Toward Teaching ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

Purpose: This research was undertaken to examine predictors of physical education (PE) teachers’ attitudes toward teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in general PE. Method: In-service PE teachers (n = 151) in Hong Kong completed a multi-section survey measuring demographic variables, attitudes, self-esteem, and intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness. Survey data were mainly analyzed through multiple regression analyses. Results: The results showed that special education-related coursework and self-esteem were positive predictors of attitudes. However, they were no longer a significant predictor after mindfulness was entered into the regression model while both types of mindfulness positively predicted attitudes. Discussion/Conclusion: Self-esteem as well as intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness play an important role in predicting PE teachers’ attitudes toward teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Related training components may be included in the professional development programs for improving PE teachers’ attitudes.

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