INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AS A MEDIUM OF TEACHING ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AT THE SCHOOL OF THE BLIND, AKROPONG-AKWAPIM OF EASTERN REGION, GHANA

ABSTRACT 

Adapted physical education is one of the major tools used in the curriculum of special 

schools. The concept of adapted physical education is a door that opens the opportunity 

for an individual to improve character, by making them confident and hopeful in all 

aspects of their lives i.e. mentally, emotionally, socially, spiritually, morally and 

physically. This study therefore, focused on instructional strategies in teaching physical 

education to the visually impaired at the School for the Blind at Akropong-Akwapim in 

the Eastern Region of Ghana. It investigated instructional techniques as well as the role 

of feedback in the acquisition of skill. A descriptive research design was used for the 

study. A purposive sampling technique was used to select a teacher as well as twenty

four students for the study. A questionnaire, structured interview, as well as a self

designed observational checklist subjected to face and content validity by the supervisor 

and other experts in the physical education department, was used to collect the data for 

the study. The data analysis was done using the descriptive statistics of percentages, 

tables, bar and pie charts. The findings of the study showed that most special educators 

demonstrated effective identified instructional techniques as well as effective feedback in 

teaching skills in the study area. This was a result of the teacher‟s ability to understand 

human variables and change processes and also working co-operatively, appropriately, 

using appropriate social interaction, and also proper communication between the teacher 

and students. It is therefore recommended that institutions that train special educators 

should improve on equipping them with the appropriate tools and skills needed to help 

them effectively teach in these special schools. Further study is also recommended to 

help deal with the issues raised from the research findings.