Implementation of Adaptive Physical Education on the Motor Development of Learners in Inclusive Schools
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26740/pijcu.v3i1.8425Keywords:
Adaptive physical education, motor development, inclusive schools, special needs, implementation effectivenessAbstract
Adaptive physical education is an approach to learning sports that is tailored to the needs of students with special needs in inclusive schools. The main objective of this research is to analyze how the implementation of adaptive physical education can contribute to the motor development of learners in an inclusive environment. The research method used includes a qualitative approach with observations, interviews, and literature studies related to the implementation of adaptive physical education. The results show that an adaptive approach to physical learning can improve learners' gross and fine motor skills, increase participation in physical activities and build their confidence. Some factors that influence the effectiveness of adaptive physical education implementation in inclusive schools include teacher competence, availability of facilities and assistive devices, and support from the school environment. This study recommends increased training for educators, development of a more flexible curriculum, and increased collaboration between teachers, parents and experts to support learners' optimal motor development. This study contributes to the literature for researchers who want to develop similar implementation models. The mandatory output of this research is a scopus/WoS Quartile Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4 indexed International Journal article (Under review). Additional outputs (not mandatory) are scientific articles at international seminars, IPR, and E-Service Modules.
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