Perception and inclusive action at school in Physical Education activities. Results of an exploratory investigation

Abstract

Starting from a reflection around the dynamics of perception of the body with disabilities and
the consequent dynamics of social construction of the bodies, the contribution proposes the
results of a pilot survey conducted on a sample made up of 155 students of the Specialization
course on didactic support activities to students with disabilities carried out at the Mediterranean
University of Reggio Calabria in the 2018/2019 academic year. The survey, conducted by administering
a questionnaire aimed at detecting the perception of inclusive action at school in physical
education activities aimed at students with motor and sensory disabilities, produced results in
line with the literature, highlighting a general agreement with respect to the principles of inclusion,
but a practical difficulty in adapting or modifying activities in order to include students with
disabilities.