European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 4, 46-62 (2011) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2011.008

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS IN EUROPE: FINDINGS OF THE EUSAPA PROJECT

Aija Klavina, Martin Kudlacek
1 Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Latvia
2 University of Palacky in Olomouc, Czech republic

Adapted Physical Activity (APA) is a service delivery profession and an academic field of study This study describes outcomes of the European Standards in Adapted Physical Activity project in adapted physical education area. The differences in special education services, including Adapted Physical Education in the 10 project partner countries were identified. The academic standards in APE were defined in four parts: (1) professional competencies of physical education teachers; (2) occupation description of the of physical education teachers, (3) Functional Map in APE; and (4) Knowledge, Competence and Skills Framework in APE. Outcomes of the project with identified further recommendations for EU Commission were provided in order to promote implementation of inclusive education strategies for students with special education needs in physical education.

Keywords: adapted physical education, special education needs

Prepublished online: January 2, 2012; Published: July 31, 2011  Show citation

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Klavina, A., & Kudlacek, M. (2011). PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS IN EUROPE: FINDINGS OF THE EUSAPA PROJECT. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity, 4(2), 46-62. doi: 10.5507/euj.2011.008
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