CHALLENGES AND PRACTICES OF PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS PARTICIPATION DURING PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICAL CLASSES: THE CASE OF YABERUS WOLKITE PERPARATORY SCHOOL

Abstract

This study attempted to assess challenges and practices of physically impaired students’ participation during PE practical classes: the case of Yaberus Wolkite Preparatory School. Drawing on the findings, the study presents students’ major challenges that affect their participation in PE practical classes, students response about their participation in PE practical classes, students response about possible solutions to increase participation of physically impaired students in PE practical classes were assess. This descriptive research design will be used both qualitative and quantitative research analysis methods. Population of this study will be teachers and students who were currently teaching and learning in Yaberus Wolkite preparatory school respectively. 11th and 12th grades, there will 1637 students (809females and 826 males). From these 18 physically impaired students will be selected by using simple random sampling technique . and 2 PE teachers will be selected by using purposive sampling techniques.Major challenges In this aspect, most respondents proved that physically impaired students didn’t participate in physical education practical classes because of the listed challenges. The physically impaired students should think that we have the ability to do things equally with others so the need to be strong and make our mind believed on this regard even if other things come later. In this regard, the solutions forwarded -physically impaired students with the response given Some of the solutions are fulfilling necessary resources in the school, creating conducive environment around class room buildings and sport fields, joining students with the community in every aspect, providing training for subject teachers about inclusive education, creating awareness about physical impairment among teachers and students. The findings of this research revealed that the participation of physically impaired students in physical education practical classes are full of constraints as it is clearly observed from responses