期刊名称：Ovidius University Annals, Series Physical Education and Sport/Science, Movement and Health
印刷版ISSN：1224-7359
出版年度：2017
卷号：17
期号：2
页码：302-310
语种：English
出版社：Ovidius University Press
摘要：Aim.It was aimed to determine the observations of the headmasters and kindergarten teacher,who sent their special students to this program,about the program and their opinions about the changes on the students after the Young Athletes Program which is an activity of Special Olympics Turkey.Methods.Qualitative research approach was used in this study.In the study,the interwoven single case design out of the case study designs was utilized.The study group was selected through purposeful sampling method.In this context,the study group of the researchers consists of 1 headmaster and 1 kindergarten teacher from a primary school in Ankara in fall semester of 2016.Research data were obtained through a semi-structured interview form that gives participants the opportunity to freely express their thoughts on a particular topic.Content analysis was used in the data analysis.Results.When examined the research findings,5 themes were obtained.It was determined that the pedagogical formation given for special education is inadequate.Positive,different expectations and worried expressions were seen in the first opinions before participating in the Young Athletes Program.The opinions on the first day of the program were associated with the affective expressions and the materials used in the program.Positive and limited aspects were identified in general opinions on the program.It was figured out that the program supports the development of special students in various fields.Conclusions.It was concluded that the headmaster and kindergarten teacher who participated in the research had the awareness of the Young Athletes Program’s positive achievements on special children and that these achievements are effective in mental development,skill development,social development and spiritual development.
