Support system for children with special needs participating in physical activity in an inclusive education context
WU Dang
ZHANG Qing
WU Jiaming
JIA Wenrong
WU Aihong
WU Jian
Abstract：Objective To construct a support system that facilitates the participation of children with special needs(CSN)in physi-cal activity within the context of inclusive education.
Methods Based on World Health Organization(WHO)health promoting school(HPS)framework,and integrating WHO International Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health(ICF)as well as the WHO guidelines on physi-cal activity,a systematic and multidimensional support framework was developed.
Results In the context of inclusive education,the primary forms of physical activity for CSN included physical educa-tion classes and extracurricular sports activities.A comprehensive support system was developed at macro-,me-so-and micro-levels.At the macro-level,the framework called for the establishment of inclusive physical educa-tion and activity-related policies,accessible and universally designed physical environments,inclusive activity climates,and integrated community resources.At the meso-level,it emphasized creating a supportive profession-al development environment for inclusive physical education teachers,equipping them with skills in inclusive pedagogy,classroom management and extracurricular activity planning.At the micro-level,it focused on the de-sign of physical education curricula tailored to the physical activity and motor development needs of CSN,the es-tablishment of individualized learning support mechanisms,and encouraging active participation in physical edu-cation and physical activities.
Conclusion To address the physical activity and educational needs of CSN in inclusive education settings,a three-tiered support system has been constructed.The macro-level involves policy,environment and community;the meso-level focuses on teachers and instructional practices;and the micro-level targets students'learning,motor devel-opment and health.
Keywords：children with special needsinclusive physical educationphysical activitysupport systemInternational Classification of FunctioningDisability and Healthhealth-promoting school
Publication Date：2025-06-25
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：8( 650-657 )