Observation

This question was well attempted, and the responses of the candidates to it was good.
In part (a), majority of the candidates mentioned four categories of people with special needs.
In part (b), majority of the candidates were able to outline six values of physical education programmes for the people with special needs.

The expected answers include:

Categories of people with special needs

- physically challenged/named

- hearing disability

- mental/emotional disability

- vision disability

- speech and language problem/named

- cognitive/learning disability

- neurological disability

Values of Physical Education Programmes for the people with special needs

- it helps them to learn and think

- it helps them to act independently

- development of social status so as to adjust to life situation

- it helps in the release of tension

- development of leadership and followership qualities

- development of physical fitness/well being

- acquisition of safety habits and practices

- for personal entertainment/fun and enjoyment

- it helps in the development of talents

- acquisition of sport skills/basic motor movement

- it provides sense of belonging

- it improves self-confidence/self esteem

- earning means of livelihood