Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
19th International Sport Sciences Congress, Antalya, Türkiye, 11 - 14 Kasım 2021, ss.137-138
Adapted physical activity (APA) includes individualized special implementations involving basic movement skills with physical and
motor fitness, created in line with the characteristics and needs of individuals with special needs. In recent years the prevalence of
APA implementations for individuals with special needs has increased and APA is offered as a service in private education institutions
providing support education for individuals with special needs. In line with this, the aim of the research was to investigate the
perspective of private education institutions about APA implementations. This qualitative research designed with a phenomenological
pattern used the criteria sampling method from the targeted sampling methods. In line with the criteria determined, the study group
in the research comprised administrators of 10 (ten) private education institutions with APA programs in Ankara. Data collection tools
in the research included the personal information form and semi-structured interview form. Face-to-face interviews were held with
private education institution administrators included in the study group. Data were analyzed using the content analysis method. The
research pattern, data collection tools and analysis process were explained in detail with the aim of increasing credibility,
transferability, consistency and confirmability of the study. Using the reliability formula of Miles and Huberman (1994).(reliability=consensus/consensus + dissension X 100), the reliability of the research was found to be .85. According to the research
findings, APA applications contribute to individuals with special needs from physical, psychological, social and academic aspects
and inclusion of these implementations plays an important role. Additionally, it appears offering APA services is an important factor
for parents of individuals with special needs when choosing an institution. From this perspective, institutions stated they included
APA implementations on their curriculum and created the content of available implementations in line with the needs of individuals.
Institutions appeared to attach importance to organizing the space for APA implementations, selecting equipment and selecting
qualified trainers. In conclusion, in private education institutions, APA provides many contributions to individuals with special needs,
was a criterion for selection of institutions by parents and qualified trainers, well-designed spaces and diversified content were
important factors for APA implementations. It was concluded that important factors limiting participation were the financial situation
of parents and lack of knowledge.