Academics’ pesrpectives on physical education within the scope of inclusive education

• Main Authors: Jose Airton F. Pontes Junior, Ana Paula Lima Barbosa, Mayara C. V. Monte, Nicolino Trompieri Filho, Rita C. B. P. Magalhaes
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Asociación Nacional de Psicología Evolutiva y Educativa de la Infancia Adolescencia Mayores y Discapacidad 2014-09-01
• Series: INFAD
• Subjects: educação física e esportes; alunos com deficiência; educação especial
• Online Access: http://www.infad.eu/RevistaINFAD/OJS/index.php/IJODAEP/article/view/485

This article discusses the perspectives of academics on Physical Education within the context of teaching and against the background of working with students with disabilities in Physical Education and Sports in school. The study is descriptive, cross-sectional in nature and seeks to analyze the academics’ opinions regarding Physical Education and Sports in school for students with disabilities. The research, which adopted a quantitative approach, was carried out by way of a survey in which 82 undergraduate students of Physical Education responded to a questionnaire. Distribution of frequencies, factor analysis and thematic analysis were conducted. Participants were of the opinion that the objectives of Physical Education and Sports in school promote healthy behaviour, the playing of sport and socio-affective relationships, as well as they are beneficial to an environment of working with different persons with disabilities. We believe this work may help in the curricula of physical education to better manage and direct the training of academics for students with disabilities.