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Research paper thumbnail of Challenges and experiences on inclusive physical education: The case of Bahir Dar elementary schools

International journal of physical education, sports and health, Mar 1, 2017

The intent of this study was to evaluate challenges and experiences of elementary school students... more The intent of this study was to evaluate challenges and experiences of elementary school students with disabilities in inclusive physical education in the case of Bahir Dar Administrative Zone Elementary Schools. Purposive and random sampling techniques were employed. The participants in this study were a total 93. Of these, students from grade 5-8, who have a physical disability from seven schools (n= 41). Peers were classmates (n=35), Physical Education Teachers (n=15) and expertise (n=2) from regional and zone education bureaus. Both close and open ended questionnaires, interviews and group discussions were used for data collection. The result showed that there was no uniformity across the schools on the implementation of inclusive physical education. The major identified problems were unavailability of appropriate facilities and equipments, absence of teachers' CPD training on inclusive physical education, the text / teachers guide book not modified or adapted to meet the need of special students, attitudinal barriers. Then based on the findings, possible recommendations were suggested for improvements in implementing inclusive physical education at Bahir Dar Administrative Zone Amhara region and also at the country level.

Research paper thumbnail of Anthropometric Characteristics of Volleyball Players with respect to Playing Positions: In Ethiopian Female Premier League

Central European journal of sport sciences and medicine, 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate the anthropometric characteristics of Ethiopian female p... more The aim of this study was to investigate the anthropometric characteristics of Ethiopian female premier league volleyball players in relation to playing positions. The study encompassed 42 female premier league volleyball players (age: 25.60 + 6.4 years). The players were categorized on the bases of playing position: including:-setters (n = 5), middle blockers (n = 7), outside-hitters (n = 11), opposite hitters (n = 11), and liberos (n = 8). Anthropometric measurements such as: five basic, six body lengths, six body circumferences, and five skinfolds were assessed. Descriptive statistics and One-Way ANOVA were used to identify the differences among the anthropometric characteristics of the players' at different playing positions. Significant mean differences were separated using the Tukey B a,b mean difference test at P < 0.05.The result revealed that there were significant differences in standing height, sitting height, standing reach height, arm and leg lengths among female volleyball players in different playing positions. However, the differences in weight, BMI, body circumferences, and skinfolds were not significant. Up on the results, it was possible to conclude that players' anthropometry is among the factors that affect success in a game. Considering players' anthropometry seems to be crucial at the time of selection and assigning of players to playing positions.

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges and experiences on inclusive physical education: The case of Bahir Dar elementary schools

International journal of physical education, sports and health, 2017

The intent of this study was to evaluate challenges and experiences of elementary school students... more The intent of this study was to evaluate challenges and experiences of elementary school students with disabilities in inclusive physical education in the case of Bahir Dar Administrative Zone Elementary Schools. Purposive and random sampling techniques were employed. The participants in this study were a total 93. Of these, students from grade 58, who have a physical disability from seven schools (n= 41). Peers were classmates (n=35), Physical Education Teachers (n=15) and expertise (n=2) from regional and zone education bureaus. Both close and open ended questionnaires, interviews and group discussions were used for data collection. The result showed that there was no uniformity across the schools on the implementation of inclusive physical education. The major identified problems were unavailability of appropriate facilities and equipments, absence of teachers’ CPD training on inclusive physical education, the text / teachers guide book not modified or adapted to meet the need of...

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges and experiences on inclusive physical education: The case of Bahir Dar elementary schools

International journal of physical education, sports and health, Mar 1, 2017

The intent of this study was to evaluate challenges and experiences of elementary school students... more The intent of this study was to evaluate challenges and experiences of elementary school students with disabilities in inclusive physical education in the case of Bahir Dar Administrative Zone Elementary Schools. Purposive and random sampling techniques were employed. The participants in this study were a total 93. Of these, students from grade 5-8, who have a physical disability from seven schools (n= 41). Peers were classmates (n=35), Physical Education Teachers (n=15) and expertise (n=2) from regional and zone education bureaus. Both close and open ended questionnaires, interviews and group discussions were used for data collection. The result showed that there was no uniformity across the schools on the implementation of inclusive physical education. The major identified problems were unavailability of appropriate facilities and equipments, absence of teachers' CPD training on inclusive physical education, the text / teachers guide book not modified or adapted to meet the need of special students, attitudinal barriers. Then based on the findings, possible recommendations were suggested for improvements in implementing inclusive physical education at Bahir Dar Administrative Zone Amhara region and also at the country level.

Research paper thumbnail of Anthropometric Characteristics of Volleyball Players with respect to Playing Positions: In Ethiopian Female Premier League

Central European journal of sport sciences and medicine, 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate the anthropometric characteristics of Ethiopian female p... more The aim of this study was to investigate the anthropometric characteristics of Ethiopian female premier league volleyball players in relation to playing positions. The study encompassed 42 female premier league volleyball players (age: 25.60 + 6.4 years). The players were categorized on the bases of playing position: including:-setters (n = 5), middle blockers (n = 7), outside-hitters (n = 11), opposite hitters (n = 11), and liberos (n = 8). Anthropometric measurements such as: five basic, six body lengths, six body circumferences, and five skinfolds were assessed. Descriptive statistics and One-Way ANOVA were used to identify the differences among the anthropometric characteristics of the players' at different playing positions. Significant mean differences were separated using the Tukey B a,b mean difference test at P < 0.05.The result revealed that there were significant differences in standing height, sitting height, standing reach height, arm and leg lengths among female volleyball players in different playing positions. However, the differences in weight, BMI, body circumferences, and skinfolds were not significant. Up on the results, it was possible to conclude that players' anthropometry is among the factors that affect success in a game. Considering players' anthropometry seems to be crucial at the time of selection and assigning of players to playing positions.

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges and experiences on inclusive physical education: The case of Bahir Dar elementary schools

International journal of physical education, sports and health, 2017

The intent of this study was to evaluate challenges and experiences of elementary school students... more The intent of this study was to evaluate challenges and experiences of elementary school students with disabilities in inclusive physical education in the case of Bahir Dar Administrative Zone Elementary Schools. Purposive and random sampling techniques were employed. The participants in this study were a total 93. Of these, students from grade 58, who have a physical disability from seven schools (n= 41). Peers were classmates (n=35), Physical Education Teachers (n=15) and expertise (n=2) from regional and zone education bureaus. Both close and open ended questionnaires, interviews and group discussions were used for data collection. The result showed that there was no uniformity across the schools on the implementation of inclusive physical education. The major identified problems were unavailability of appropriate facilities and equipments, absence of teachers’ CPD training on inclusive physical education, the text / teachers guide book not modified or adapted to meet the need of...