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An Examination of Special Education Experts' Views on Movement Education for Individuals with Special Needs: A Qualitative Study

Özel Eğitim Uzmanlarının Özel Gereksinimli Bireylerde Hareket Eğitimine İlişkin Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi: Nitel Bir Araştırma

Gökçe Oktay(İSTANBUL AYDIN ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-6225-2332
Gülsüm Hatipoğlu Özcan(İSTANBUL ÜNİVERSİTESİ-CERRAHPAŞA)0000-0003-1059-8424
Pages
225–239
Publication Date
2026-03-19
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The findings indicate a strong consensus among professionals on the positive contributions of movement education to the development of individuals with special needs.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aimed to evaluate the perspectives of special education professionals regarding movement education programs.
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Key Findings & Data:The research was conducted with 15 professionals working in special education and rehabilitation centers in Istanbul, including special education teachers, child development specialists, psychologists, and physical therapists.
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🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
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⚙️Variables:Hareket eğitimi · Özel gereksinimli bireyler · Özel eğitim

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the perspectives of special education professionals regarding movement education programs. The research was conducted with 15 professionals working in special education and rehabilitation centers in Istanbul, including special education teachers, child development specialists, psychologists, and physical therapists. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews developed with expert feedback to ensure content validity. The findings indicate a strong consensus among professionals on the positive contributions of movement education to the development of individuals with special needs. Participants emphasized that movement education supports psychomotor and coordination skills, self-regulation, social adaptation and communication, as well as cognitive functions such as attention, focus, and dual-task performance. In addition, movement education was reported to indirectly enhance classroom harmony and academic performance by reducing aggressive and stereotypical behaviors and increasing self-confidence. Despite these benefits, the results reveal that movement education has not been sufficiently integrated into Individualized Education Programs due to limitations in physical space and a lack of specialized expertise. Participants also reported insufficient professional knowledge and highlighted the need to increase family awareness regarding the importance of movement education. Overall, the findings demonstrate that movement education plays a multidimensional and critical role in the development of individuals with special needs and should be integrated into special education programs in a planned, mandatory, and interdisciplinary manner to ensure sustainable and effective implementation.

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Bu çalışma, özel eğitim uzmanlarının hareket eğitimi programlarına ilişkin bakış açılarını değerlendirmeyi amaçlamıştır. Araştırma, İstanbul'daki özel eğitim ve rehabilitasyon merkezlerinde çalışan özel eğitim öğretmenleri, çocuk gelişim uzmanları, psikologlar ve fizyoterapistler de dahil olmak üzere 15 uzmanla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler, içerik geçerliliğini sağlamak için uzman geri bildirimleriyle geliştirilen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler yoluyla toplanmıştır. Bulgular, hareket eğitiminin özel ihtiyaçları olan bireylerin gelişimine olumlu katkıları konusunda uzmanlar arasında güçlü bir fikir birliği olduğunu göstermektedir. Katılımcılar, hareket eğitiminin psikomotor ve koordinasyon becerilerini, öz düzenlemeyi, sosyal uyumu ve iletişimi, ayrıca dikkat, odaklanma ve çift görev performansı gibi bilişsel işlevleri desteklediğini vurgulamışlardır. Ek olarak, hareket eğitiminin saldırgan ve stereotipik davranışları azaltarak ve özgüveni artırarak sınıf içi uyumu ve akademik performansı dolaylı olarak iyileştirdiği bildirilmiştir. Bu faydalara rağmen, sonuçlar, fiziksel alan sınırlamaları ve uzmanlık eksikliği nedeniyle hareket eğitiminin Bireyselleştirilmiş Eğitim Programlarına yeterince entegre edilmediğini ortaya koymaktadır. Katılımcılar ayrıca yetersiz mesleki bilgi bildirmiş ve hareket eğitiminin önemi konusunda aile farkındalığının artırılması gerektiğinin altını çizmişlerdir. Sonuç olarak, bulgular hareket eğitiminin özel ihtiyaçları olan bireylerin gelişiminde çok boyutlu ve kritik bir rol oynadığını ve sürdürülebilir ve etkili bir uygulama sağlamak için planlı, zorunlu ve disiplinler arası bir şekilde özel eğitim programlarına entegre edilmesi gerektiğini göstermektedir.

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Oktay, G., Özcan, G. H. (2026). An Examination of Special Education Experts' Views on Movement Education for Individuals with Special Needs: A Qualitative Study. Yalova Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1, 225–239. https://doi.org/10.70007/yalovaspor.1846959

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