The gap and the bridge: Brazilian Physical Education pre‐service training for inclusion

Abstract

Currently, the inclusion of disabled students in school still faces significant obstacles to its implementation. In Physical Education (PE) classes, these obstacles are mainly associated with failures in the pre‐service training offered in undergraduate courses. This study aimed to investigate pre‐service training on the inclusion of disabled students from the perspective of PE teachers. Four teachers, aged 27 to 32, participated in the study. The PE teachers took part in interviews, guided by open questions, which were later transcribed and analyzed using the technique of content analysis. The results section discusses the role of pre‐service training concerning the inclusion of disabled students in PE classes, and identifies the gaps in this training. The PE teachers indicated the need for a change in perspective with regard to inclusion in PE classes.