Promoting inclusion in PE classes provides numerous benefits for all students, including those with disabilities. These benefits include: (1) Improved social skills by participating in PE alongside their non-disabled peers; students with disabilities have the opportunity to improve their social skills and develop positive relationships with their peers. This can help to promote a sense of belonging and improve overall well-being. (2) Increased Physical Activity, as all students, including those with disabilities, benefit from increased physical activity. Regular participation in PE can help to improve physical fitness, promote healthy habits, and reduce the risk of chronic health conditions. (3) Enhanced learning, as including students with disabilities in PE classes can enhance learning for all students; by providing accommodations and support to students with disabilities, PE teachers can help to promote a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. (4) Greater understanding: Inclusion in PE can help to promote greater understanding and acceptance of differences among students. This can lead to a more positive and inclusive school culture, where all students feel valued and respected. And (5) improved academic performance as research has shown that regular participation in PE can improve academic performance and attention in the classroom [86,87]. For all these benefits to be realised, it is essential to work on attitudes towards disability in the whole educational community, including, of course, those of classmates. - This is based on a study by Roja-Ramos, Jorge et al.
