Inclusion in physical education: a review of the literature from 1995-2005

Adapt Phys Activ Q. 2007 Apr;24(2):103-24. doi: 10.1123/apaq.24.2.103.

Abstract

The purpose of the review is to critically analyze English-written research articles pertaining to inclusion of students with disabilities in physical education published in professional journals both within and outside of the United States from 1995-2005. Each study included in this review had to meet seven a priori criteria. Findings of the 38 selected studies were divided into six focus areas: (a) support, (b) affects on peers without disabilities, (c) attitudes and intentions of children without disabilities, (d) social interactions, (e) ALT-PE of students with disabilities, and (f) training and attitudes of GPE teachers. Recommendations for future practice and research are embedded throughout the article.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Attitude
  • Child
  • Disabled Children / education*
  • Faculty
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Mainstreaming, Education / trends*
  • Peer Group
  • Physical Education and Training / trends*