An investigation in teaching games and sports to children with physical disability in Atutur sub-county, Kumi District
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Date
2017-01
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
This study was meant to establish an investigation in teaching games and sports to
children with physical disability in Atutur sub-county, Kumi district.
The specific objectives included;
To find out the methods used by teachers on teaching games and sports to children
with physical disability.
To identify activities given to ch_ildren with physical disability during games and sports
lessons.
The data collection tool was the interview guide for both the headteachers, teachers
and pupils.
The major findings were that demonstration and observation were the most common
methods used by teachers for teaching games and sports to children with physical
disability.
Ropes and balls were the commonly used materials for teaching games and sports to
learners with physical disabilities.
Running and throwing activities were given to them during games and sports lessons.
Some children were not given any activities during games and sports lessons
The major recommendations were;
Children with the physical disabilities should be provided with appropriate equipments
to facilitate their learning in games and sports lessons.
Teachers should be oriented on skills of teaching games and sports to learners with
physical disabilities in an inclusive setting.
Teachers should ensure that environment is safe enough to avoid injuries during
physical education lessons.
Teachers should involve learners with physical disabilities in games and sports activities
according to their age, level and ability.
All in all I conclude the focus of this study was meant to establish an investigation in
teaching games and sports to children with physical disabilities in Atutur Sub-County,
Kumi district.
Description
A research report submitted to the college of education of distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of education with special needs of Kampala International University
Keywords
Teaching, Games and sports, Children, Physical disability