The Availability of Sport Activity Services in Special Education Centers in Ma'an Governorate: A Survey of Staff Members’ Perceptions

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the availability of sport activity services in special education centers in Ma'an governorate from the perspective of their staff members. The sample of the study consisted of 42 participants. A survey questionnaire and interview questions were used to collect data from the participants. The questionnaire consisted of three scales: physical, human, and organizational services. Interview questions were used to collect data from directors of five centers. The validity and reliability of the used instrument were verified.

The results of the study indicated that the level of the availability of the overall sport activity services was moderate. In addition, the results showed that there were no significant differences (α =.05) between the participants’ means of perceptions of the availability of sport activity services in special education centers based on their length of service. However, there were significant differences (α =.05) between the participants’ means of perceptions of the availability of organizational dimension of sport activity services in special education centers based on the location of the centers. Based on the findings, the study provided some recommendations regarding the sport activity services in special education centers in Ma'an governorate.