LEGAL ANALYSIS OF EDUCATIONAL LEGISLATION: IMPLICATIONS AND PERSPECTIVES FOR THE INCLUSIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL

Abstract

The present study aims to carry out a critical and reflective analysis of the Brazilian educational legislation regarding inclusive Physical Education. The specific objectives were: to address the right to inclusion, presenting brief reports on how the inclusion process was introduced in Brazil; present the legal texts that support and guarantee the inclusion process; highlight the importance of improving the continuing education of Physical Education professionals to deal with these students. The proposed study consists of a literature review, carried out through a survey in the Google Scholar and Scielo databases in the time period between 2016 and 2023. The keywords used in the searches were: adapted physical education; inclusive education; educational legislation. The results allowed us to infer that the Brazilian legislation represents a significant advance in guaranteeing the educational rights of people with different abilities. However, the practical implementation of Inclusive Physical Education still faces challenges, highlighting the continuous need for adaptations and improvements. Thus, the present study reinforces the need to create educational environments that promote inclusion holistically, going beyond physical adaptations to embrace an inclusive culture that values diversity and respects the uniqueness of each student.