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Disability and Equity in Education

2019

Cal Poly Humboldt

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Parent Attitudes Towards Inclusion In Physical Education, Sarah Astrid Crye Jan 2019

Parent Attitudes Towards Inclusion In Physical Education, Sarah Astrid Crye

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

BACKGROUND: More schools are moving towards full inclusion for students with disabilities into physical education classes. One key facilitating factor in the success of inclusion is parental support and involvement. Although much research has been conducted on the attitudes of teachers and students towards inclusion in physical education classes, there is very little information regarding parent attitudes towards inclusion in a physical education setting.

PURPOSE: To examine parent attitudes towards inclusion in physical education.

METHODS: Online anonymous surveys were administered to parents of students with and without disabilities enrolled in a high school in rural northern California. Survey questions gathered …