Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2020
DOI
10.5241/10-185
Publication Title
Journal of Blindness Innovation & Research
Volume
10
Issue
2
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine physical education (PE) experiences from the perspective of an adult with Bardet-Biedl syndrome. An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) research approach was used, and one male (age 32) with Bardet-Biedl syndrome acted as the participant. Sources of data included a semi-structured, audiotaped telephone interview and reflective interview notes. The interview was transcribed verbatim and data were analyzed thematically using a two-step approach informed by the IPA. Three themes emerged from the data: (a) "We were pretty much good friends": The teacher's influence, (b) "You're different, must destroy": Bullying and negative peer interactions, and (c) "I could never see the damn thing coming": Inappropriate and inaccessible activities. These themes provide unique insights into how an individual with Bardet-Biedl syndrome experienced PE. Generally, the participant recalled negative experiences with regards to peer interaction and an inability to participate, but positive memories of one physical educator.
Rights
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Original Publication Citation
Holland, K., Haegele, J. A., Zhu, X., & Brady, E. (2020). Experiences in physical education with Bardet-Biedl syndrome: An interpretative phenomenological analysis case study. Journal of Blindness Innovation & Research, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.5241/10-185
ORCID
0000-0002-8580-4782 (Haegele), 0000-0002-5048-3464 (Zhu)
Repository Citation
Holland, Katherine; Haegele, Justin A.; Zhu, Xihe; and Brady, Ellie, "Experiences in Physical Education with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Case Study" (2020). Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications. 186.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/hms_fac_pubs/186
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