Žiaci s poruchou autistického spektra na hodinách telesnej a športovej výchovy z pohľadu učiteľov primárneho vzdelávania
Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Physical and Sports Education Classes From the Perspective of Primary Education Teachers

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the research was to analyse the experiences of inclusive physical and sports education (PSE) towards the inclusion of pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among primary education teachers. The research group consisted of five primary education teachers teaching PSE and had a pupil with ASD included in their classes. To achieve the aims of the research study the qualitative method with the technique of semi-structured interview was used. Teachers are more sensitive to the individual needs of pupils with ASD in the inclusive PSE classes. Pupils are significantly behind in motor skills, especially in coordination-demanding exercises and collective sports games. Pupils with ASD like running, jumping, crawling under and over, but reject competition and collective sports. Problematic behaviour of pupils with ASD is manifested, for example by outbursts of anger, running away from the gym, pushing and disturbing classmates, refusing to exercise, problems with adapting to joint activities and fear of not being able to perform movement tasks. When implementing competitive activities, students with ASD are excluded from the team by their classmates, while during non-competitive games, they are encouraged by their classmates. Teachers without a teaching assistant would greatly appreciate their presence.

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