Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Physical and Sports Education Classes From the Perspective of Primary Education Teachers

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Autori/ Authors: Dagmar Nemček     Eva Uhlíková Ozoráková 

In: Disputationes Scientificae Universitatis Catholicae in Ružomberok

ISSN: 1335-9185

Ročník/ Volume: XXVI.

Číslo/ Issue: 3

Strany/ Page Range: 28-44

Rok vydania/ Publication Year: 2026

Jazyk/ Language: Slovak

Vydavateľ/ Publisher: VERBUM – vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku

Abstrakt/ 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.

Kľúčové slová/ Keywords: Inclusion. Physical and sports education. Pupil with autism spectrum disorder. Primary education teacher. Experiences.

Citácia/ How to cite:
NEMČEK, Dagmar a UHLÍKOVÁ OZORÁKOVÁ, Eva, 2026. Žiaci s poruchou autistického spektra na hodinách telesnej a športovej výchovy z pohľadu učiteľov primárneho vzdelávania. Disputationes Scientificae Universitatis Catholicae in Ružomberok. Online. Roč. XXVI., č. 3, s. 28-44. ISSN 1335-9185. Dostupné na:

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Výskum bol podporený projektami VEGA 1/0694/24 (Telesná a športová výchova ako prostriedok inklúzie žiakov s poruchami autistického spektra) a Interreg SK-CZ 403401DWB8 (Inkluzívna telesná a športová výchova ako predpoklad zdravej spoločnosti).
The research was supported by the VEGA grant No. 1/0694/24 (Physical Education and Sport as a Means of Inclusion of Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders) and the Interreg SK–CZ project No. 403401DWB8 (Inclusive Physical Education and Sport as a Prerequisite for a Healthy Society).