Instructional constraints facing adapted physical education in Joytown secondary school for the physically handicapped
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Date
2014
Authors
Gichia, P. N.
Njoroge, M. N.
Mwisukha, A.
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Nairobi Academic Press
Abstract
This study aimed at establishing instructional constraints facing Adapted Physical Education
(APE) in Joywwn Secondary School for the physically handicapped. The study took the form
of a case study. Learners who were physically handicapped were randomly selected on 'strati fied
basis. Four administrators and three APE teachers were purposively selected. Three sets of
questionnaires and observation schedule were used in data collection. A pilot study was done
In Joyland Secondary school for the physically handicapped in Kisumu. Test-retest technique
was used to ascertain reliability of the instruments. The data collected was coded and analyzed
using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that lack of trained personnel, facilities and
equipment. lack of relevant- adaptations of facilities and equipment and inappropriate APE
curriculum were the major constrains facing APE. Majority of teachers had no professional
qualifications and facilities and equipment were inadequate. Two APE teachers indicated the
syllabus as inappropriate. The researcher has recommended more government involvement in
provision of facilities, equipment, trained personnel as well as appropriate curriculum for APE
for the PH. The study further recommends areas of further research, to improve teaching of
the subject hence improved student learning.
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Journal of Special Needs and Disabilities Studies Vol.1 No.2 July 2014