Abstract:
It is evident that physical education is an essential instrument for physically disabled students
to lead physically, mentally and socially healthy life. This study was aimed to investigate the
challenges of physically disabled students during physical education practical sessions in five
schools of Bekoji town. The primary data was used for the study and samples were drawn
from Bekoji town students, physical education teachers and school principals using purposive
sampling method. From total population of 40, 75% or 30 samples were included in the study.
Accordingly, 15 physically disabled students, 5 classmates (students without disability), 5
physical education teachers and 5 school principals. The data were gathered using
questionnaire from the selected subjects and it was analyzed using frequency percentage.
Finally observations were conducted to collect valid information by recording them on well planned checklists and were used for assessing and analyzing purpose. The results of this
study showed that in all schools of Bekoji town, physically disabled students were not involved
in physical education practical activities. According to the result obtained, there is lack of
facilities, less attention of teachers and schools excluded physically disabled students from
participation in physical education activities. So, facilities and equipment necessary for
disabled student education should be fulfilled and physical education teachers should give due
attention, encourage and arrange conditions for disabled students.
