An Investigation in Teaching Games and Sports to Children With Physical Disability in Atutur Sub-County, Kumi District

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 children 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.