INCLUSIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION PRACTICES, POLICIES AND STRUCTURES IN TURKEY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS


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Demirpençe B., Yaprak Kemaloğlu P.

ISAPA2021: International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Jyvaskyla, Finland, 15 - 18 June 2021, vol.1, pp.111

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Summary Text
  • Volume: 1
  • City: Jyvaskyla
  • Country: Finland
  • Page Numbers: pp.111
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

INCLUSIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION PRACTICES, POLICIES AND STRUCTURES IN TURKEY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Abstract ID: 83 Baran Demirpençe 1 , Pinar Yaprak 1 1Gazi University Aim Good governance and endeavors regarding inclusive physical activity, physical education and recreation (IPA, IPE, IR) have significant influence in sustaining social welfare; while their absence impose a great burden on states and individuals. We aim to overview the IPA, IPE and IR practices, policies and structures in Turkey in the context of sustainable development (SD) goals. Methods Mixed-methods were employed including analysis of the documents, interviews with stakeholders and online surveys. Initial results from the (N:20+) documents' content analysis (approximately 2000 pages, web contents) will be presented. Presentation of the interview (N:20) and survey (150+)results will depend on the decision processes by the relevant parties and completion. Results and conclusions Sports' role in SD and the challenges regarding people with disabilities, in poverty, women, youth, elderly, and other vulnerable groups has been stated in UNSD-2030 Agenda or extended guidelines. The need, actions to continue developing policies and practices were emphasized in state documents as in other results. We will exemplify how these issues are addressed, to ease and lead efforts about SD. Keywords: Deaf, People with Disabilities, Sustainable Development Goals, UNSD 2030 Agenda, Vulnerable Groups, Turkiye