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    Perceived challenges of participation of learners with disability in sports in primary schools in eastern division Tororo municipality.
    (Busitema University, 2024) Paran, Simon Ekapurie
    The research examined perceived challenges of participation of learners with disabilities in sports in primary schools in Eastern Division in Tororo Municipality. The objectives of the study were; To identify the types of sports and physical challenges faced by learners with disabilities in participating in sports in primary schools in Uganda. To identify Potential strategies for addressing the perceived challenges and promoting the inclusion of learners with disabilities in sports in primary schools in Uganda. To assess the availability and accessibility of adopted sports equipment and facilities for learners with disabilities in sports in primary schools in Uganda. Across sectional survey design was used to collect data from the respondents, who include; the head teacher, teachers, pupils and municipal Education officer (MOE). A questionnaire and interview guide will be used to gather data from the 52 respondents. The research focused on how children with disabilities had been isolated, neglected, denied opportunities to participate in physical education (P.E), stigmatized due to poor teacher attitude as they claim they are from poor background and also abused. The research singled out vital roles and games children with disabilities took part in. This research also singled out some challenges children with disabilities faced that included; Following directions and roles that govern institutions correctly, sharing playing materials, delay to show development behaviors, showing quick reactions when being annoyed and difficulty in constructive communication skills. Some children with disabilities can take part in sports like archery, horse riding, wheel chair tennis, basketball, swimming, wheel chair tennis, track table tennis all were highlighted in the research. The study used mixed research design based on both quantitative and qualitative research approach was used to collect theoretical data and quantitative approach was used to collect figures. The research used interview field observation guide and questionnaire techniques of data collection. In conclusion, the government and the teachers have to allocate resources and involve all children as stated by the curriculum policy to all children irrespective of the ability in sports activities.