AN ASSESSMENT OF PARENTS’ PERCEPTION ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY ..

ABSTRACT This study aims at assessing parents‟ perception on physical education for their disabled children. A descriptive survey research design was adapted where a total sample of 30 parents with disabled children. The primary data was collected using structured questionnaires and as well as key informant interview guides. Consequently, both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. Research findings revealed that majority of the parents indicated that both of the parents and the disabled children should be brainstormed on the importance of engaging in physical education to motivate the disabled children will need to participatsse in physical education. In addition, majority of the parents have negative feelings toward disabled children engaging in physical education. In addition, majority of them strongly disagreed that it is good for disabled children to participate in physical education. Based on these findings, it was recommended that government should put in place structures that will erase negative feelings toward disabled children engaging in physical education.