ABSTRACT:
The inclusion of disabled students is based on the law and the adaptation of physical and pedagogical structure at school represents a key point in order to make the access happen. Physical education is a part of the social inclusion and can provide great improvements in quality of life of students with disabilities. This research aimed to verify the perception of the student with disabilities on physical education classes. Therefore, a qualitative research was carried out, using a semi structured interview to collect data. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed. The sample was constituted by 20 students with disabilities enrolled in general schools at Santos Dumont, Minas Gerais. From the interviews, we highlighted the perceptions of students with disabilities on physical education at school; their understanding about the concept of quality of life; the improvements provided in the quality of life through physical education; successes and difficulties in class; and issues concerning the relationship student/ teacher and student/student. The results of this research can help the educational community and the physical education teacher to improve the quality of inclusion in general schools. In addition, perceptions of students with disabilities about the lessons can help the teacher in the search for a better environment with classes that meet everyone's needs and provide a better of quality of life.
KEYWORDS:
Especial Education; Physical Education; Disabled Persons; Quality of Life