Youth With Visual Impairments: Experiences in General Physical Education

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren J. Lieberman ◽  
Barbara L. Robinson ◽  
Heidi Rollheiser
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

Perceived Barriers to Including Students with Visual Impairments in General Physical Education

2002 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 364-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren J. Lieberman ◽  
Cathy Houston-Wilson ◽  
Francis M. Kozub
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Professional Preparation ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Service Training ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education ◽  
Children With Visual Impairments ◽  
Barrier Model ◽  
Preparation Equipment

The purpose of this study was to examine barriers perceived by teachers when including students with visual impairments in general physical education. Teachers (52 males, 96 females) who had children with visual impairments in their physical education classes were surveyed prior to in-service workshop participation. The most prevalent barriers were professional preparation, equipment, programming, and time. A logistic regression analysis, regressing gender, in-service training, number of students with visual impairments taught, masters degree attained, masters hours spent on visual impairments (yes or no), undergraduate hours spent on visual impairments (yes or no), and years of experience failed to indicate significant predictors of professional preparation as a barrier, Model χ2 (6, n = 148) = 4.48, p > .05.

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.

Physical Educators’ Beliefs and Self-Reported Behaviors Toward Including Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 362-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Beamer ◽  
Joonkoo Yun
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Participant Response ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

With an increase in the presence of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the general physical education (GPE) classroom, understanding the current state of GPE teachers’ beliefs and behaviors for including these students is warranted. The current study aimed to examine the beliefs and self-reported behaviors of GPE teachers’ inclusion of students with ASD. In addition, the study examined potential factors affecting their inclusion behaviors. Using a national stratified random sample, participants were 142 current GPE teachers who submitted surveys anonymously online. Results from a regression analysis indicate that teachers’ experience, graduate coursework in adapted physical education (APE), and perceptions of strength in undergraduate training in APE significantly predicted their self-reported behavior for including students with ASD. Although the participant response rate is considerably low, this study provides some support toward the importance of teacher education programs for inclusion training.

Impact of Inclusion in General Physical Education on Students Without Disabilities

2003 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iva Obrusníková ◽  
Hana Válková ◽  
Martin E. Block
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Attitude Inventory ◽  
Direct Support ◽  
General Physical ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
General Physical Education ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the impact of including a student who uses a wheelchair and is given no direct support in a 4th grade general physical education (GPE) class on students without disabilities. Using an evaluate case study research method, data were collected in the beginning and end of a 2-week GPE volleyball unit from 2 intact elementary school classes using 2 attitude inventories, volleyball skills, and knowledge test. Results indicated no significant class difference in volleyball skill and knowledge acquisitions. Overall, attitudes toward including a student with a disability tended to be positive in both classes. In addition, there was no significant time difference within the classes on either attitude inventory.

Implementing Disability Sports in the General Physical Education Curriculum

2012 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 35-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Davis ◽  
Suzanna Rocco-Dillon ◽  
Michelle Grenier ◽  
David Martinez ◽  
Amy Aenchbacker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Disability Sports ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education
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