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Safety Precautions in the Teaching of Adapted Physical Education in Primary and Post Primary Schools in Rivers State of Nigeria

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  • T.T.Orunaboka

    (University of Port-Harcourt)

  • G.O.Nwankwo

    (University of Port-Harcourt)

Abstract

The special populations in schools are those students who require special attention as a result of their defective conditions. These deviations in them pose difficulty in the teaching of physical education among them. Adapted physical education has largely provided for this set of students yet their safety is not granted since no concerted effort has been made in that area. The condition of this group calls for special attention in order not to expose them to situations that would aggravate their condition. The application of safety precautions in the teaching of this set of students is very necessary. This paper is focused on safety precautions in the teaching of adapted physical education in primary and post primary schools in Rivers State of Nigeria. This paper highlighted the level of negligence exhibited in schools as far as safety of the students is concerned in spite of the fact that physical education lesson involve physical activities which predispose human body to injury. It has recommendations on safety precautions in the teaching of adapted physical education. It should be accessed by all students. Accident is a major hindrance to the achievement of the objective of adapted physical education therefore it should be avoided by adoption of safety precautions in the teaching of the special population.

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  • T.T.Orunaboka & G.O.Nwankwo, 2011. "Safety Precautions in the Teaching of Adapted Physical Education in Primary and Post Primary Schools in Rivers State of Nigeria," International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 1(3 Special), pages 119-126, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:hur:ijarbs:v:1:y:2011:i:3:p:119-126
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