Comparative analysis of exibility among students with three levels of visual impairments in special schools in Cross River State
Journal Title: Journal of Exceptional People - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 13
Abstract
This paper is about a comparative analysis of flexibility among students with three levels of visual impairments in special schools in Cross River State. It is mandatory for visually impaired students to be assessed before being given adequate training on to participate in flexibility activities. The term visual impairment and flexibility were explained as well as the literature review on flexibility and students with visual impairments. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive survey design. The study area was Cross River State. The entire population of the visually impaired students in all the schools of the study was 72. The sampling procedure used in the study was in stages: stratified, simple random sampling and purposive sampling technique. The sample size for the study was sixty (60). The instrument used in the study was Observational Rating Scale (ORS) and Practical Activities Package (PAP). Measurement of flexibility was done on activities like sit and reach, stand and reach, and trunk extension. The result of the study showed was presented in a table. Based on the statistical analysis, the study revealed that the flexibility of students with low vision, functional blindness and total blindness significantly different. Recommendations and suggestions were also made.
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Josephine Dasel Nanjwan
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