RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Klavina, Aija
A1 Kudlacek, Martin
T1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS IN EUROPE: FINDINGS OF THE EUSAPA PROJECT
JF European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity
YR 2011
VO 4
IS 2
SP 46
OP 62
DO 10.5507/euj.2011.008
UL https://eujapa.upol.cz/artkey/euj-201102-0004.php
AB 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.