A Comparative Review on Inclusive Physical Education: Bridging the Global Ideas and Indian Realities

Ankur Jyoti Phukon; Krishnendu Dhar

A Comparative Review on Inclusive Physical Education: Bridging the Global Ideas and Indian Realities

Author(s)	Ankur Jyoti Phukon, Krishnendu Dhar
Country	India
Abstract	Inclusive Physical Education (IPE) is a process that unites students with special needs to regular education classrooms and enables them to develop physical competence and be socially included, and to reach their full potential, and that of their peers. IPE has its roots in international documents such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) and the Salamanca Statement (1994), which demand pedagogical restructuring, universal design, and positive peer relationships. This comparative review examined how European/North America and Indian views on IPE differ and how there are common barriers to inclusive PE in both regions despite other contextual differences. While teachers showed support for inclusive theory, struggle to implement inclusive practice because of a lack of available adaptable equipment and demands for various games. On the other hand, in India, government policies such as the RPWD Act (2016) and National Education Policy (NEP) (2020) have mandated IPE. However, many challenges aroused while implementing IPE, including large class room capacities, infrastructures, cultural biases, and an academic focus. In order to challenge this obstacle, some promising initiatives has been taken in India, yet, these programs do not address the issue of integrating disabled students into regular classroom settings. The similarities between the two regions indicated that there are some needs for professional development and curriculum flexibility. Whereas, the differences indicated that while other countries have well-established models of inclusive PE, there are some gaps still remains between policy making and practice in India.
Keywords	Adaptive Education, NEP 2020, Education Barriers, Education Policy
Field	Sociology > Sports
Published In	Volume 17, Issue 2, Array 2026
Published On	2026-02-15
Cite This	A Comparative Review on Inclusive Physical Education: Bridging the Global Ideas and Indian Realities - Ankur Jyoti Phukon, Krishnendu Dhar - IJTAS Volume 17, Issue 2, Array 2026.

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