Spectapro
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Spectapro: Journal of Cultural Currents in Physical Education and Sport Evoluti

Social Inclusion in Physical Education: Regular Students’ Perspectives on Peers with Special Needs

Tri Winarti Rahayu (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Muhammad Endra Sukmana (Universitas Sebelas Maret)



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Publish Date
01 Jun 2025

Abstract

Background of study: This study is motivated by the importance of understanding regular students’ perspectives toward students with special needs in Physical Education, Sports, and Health learning to support the creation of an effective and harmonious inclusive educational environment in schools.Aims and scope of paper: This study aims to describe the perspectives of regular students towards students with special needs in Physical Education, Sports, and Health learning at State Junior High Schools in Surakarta City.Methods: The study was conducted in three inclusive schools, namely SMP Negeri 12 Surakarta, SMP Negeri 20 Surakarta, and SMP Negeri 22 Surakarta. The research approach used was descriptive quantitative. Data collection was carried out using athletes. There were 120 samples in this study. The data analysis technique used was the percentage technique. There were four dimensions of perspective studied, namely (1) acceptance, (2) social interaction, (3) empathy and understanding, and (4) support and collaboration.Results: The results of the study indicate that the perspective of regular students towards friends with special needs in Physical Education, Sports, and Health learning at inclusive public junior high schools in Surakarta City is in the fairly good category, with a neutral tendency.Conclusion: The Physical Education, Sports, and Health learning process at inclusive public schools in Surakarta City has been running quite inclusively.

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Journal of Cultural Currents in Physical Education and Sport Evolution is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that focuses on cultural, philosophical, historical, and interdisciplinary studies in physical education and sport. It serves as an academic platform for researchers, educators, ...