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A Qualitative Inquiry of a Three-Month Virtual Practicum Program on Youth with Visual Impairments and Their Coaches

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  • Lauren J. Lieberman

    (Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies and Physical Education, State University of New York (SUNY), Brockport, NY 14420, USA)

  • Lindsay Ball

    (Department of Human Movement Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23508, USA)

  • Pamela Beach

    (Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies and Physical Education, State University of New York (SUNY), Brockport, NY 14420, USA)

  • Melanie Perreault

    (Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies and Physical Education, State University of New York (SUNY), Brockport, NY 14420, USA)

Abstract

Research has shown that the practicum experience for professional preparation students in physical education teacher education programs related to teaching youth with disabilities can improve self-efficacy. It is not currently known if a virtual program can be effective for the professional preparation students or the participants. The objective of this study was to determine the experiences of the participants of a three-month virtual practicum program. In this phenomenological study, thirty youth with visual impairments and 1:1 professional preparation students (coaches) took part in a three-month virtual physical activity program. A total of 11 coaches took part in 2 focus groups, and 10 of the participants were interviewed about their experiences in this unique practicum. Findings in this three-month program revealed four themes: (1) friendship, (2) self-determination, (3) goal setting, and (4) barriers. The results of the qualitative inquiry indicate that a virtual practicum program can have a positive effect on both the participants and the professional preparation students. Virtual programs should also be aware of barriers to implementing an effective program to benefit all parties.

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  • Lauren J. Lieberman & Lindsay Ball & Pamela Beach & Melanie Perreault, 2022. "A Qualitative Inquiry of a Three-Month Virtual Practicum Program on Youth with Visual Impairments and Their Coaches," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(2), pages 1-13, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:2:p:841-:d:723331
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