- The program completes 15 years of building teacher capacity in inclusive physical education for students with and without disabilities
- Trainee strength increases to 300, showing growing demand from schools for trained educators in integrated sports learning
- Strong focus on hands-on skills, with training across nine adaptive and inclusive sports that teachers can directly use in classrooms
The Korea Paralympic Committee (KPC) has expanded its long-running teacher training program aimed at building inclusive physical education in schools. Now in its 15th year, the program focuses on helping teachers design sports classes where students with and without disabilities learn and play together.
The committee launched this year’s session on January 12 at the Icheon Athletes’ Village, with 300 elementary, middle school, and special education teachers taking part. The five-day program runs until January 16 and is split into separate courses for elementary and middle school teachers to better match classroom needs.
Due to rising interest from the education sector, KPC increased the number of trainees by 50 compared to last year. Over the past 14 years, the program has trained nearly 3,000 teachers, helping schools across the country adopt integrated sports education.
The training emphasizes hands-on learning that teachers can directly apply in schools. Participants receive practical instruction in nine sports, including Universal Relay, Boccia, Wheelchair Basketball, and Sports Rhythm Training. These activities are designed to improve teaching skills, classroom inclusion, and student participation.
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A group of 18 experienced teachers leads the sessions, sharing real classroom insights and teaching methods. Experts from regional disability sports associations also join the program to discuss ways to strengthen local inclusive education ecosystems. The event also includes an awards ceremony recognizing teachers who demonstrated outstanding integrated physical education practices last year.
The Korea Paralympic Committee said the program aims to strengthen teacher skills, support professional growth, and create schools where no student is left out of physical activities. The committee added that support will continue after training through classroom funding, best-practice contests, and ongoing feedback, ensuring long-term impact in education.
