Uşak University Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education organized an event called 'Catch the Rhythm of Life with Sports' within the scope of "Physical Education and Sports in Special Education" course.

Uşak University Rector Prof. Dr. Ekrem Savaş, faculty members of the Department of Special Education, academic and administrative staff and students attended the event held at Uşak University Şehit Ömer Halisdemir Sports Complex.

In the event, adapted sports activities were organized for individuals with special needs with hearing, visual, physical, mental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.

Giving information about the program, Dr. Nalan R. Ayvazoğlu, Faculty Member of the Department of Special Education, said: "As the Department of Special Education; we train teachers who aim to ensure that individuals with special needs are productive, independent and actively participate in society, are open to change, innovative, have gained 21st century competencies, have acquired scientific research and application skills in the field of special education, respect social and professional values, and have sufficient knowledge in their field. Our students studying in our department transform what they learn theoretically into practice with such activities. This year, our 3rd grade students realized this activity in order to transform the theoretical knowledge they learned in the Physical Activity and Sports course in Special Education into practice.''

Dr. Ayvazoğlu stated that sports is an activity that requires discipline, perseverance and determination and said, "Regardless of the type and degree of special needs, moving, exercising, participating in sports activities improves the self-confidence of individuals and increases their life motivation.

'There is No Obstacle to Doing Sports'

Rector Prof. Dr. Ekrem Savaş participated in the activities and received information about the work done. Prof. Dr. Savaş, who chatted with the students for a while, stated that Uşak University is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone with the vision of "Barrier-Free University" and said, "Our university increases the number of flags in the 'Barrier-Free University Awards' organized by YÖK every year. Our university is working to further increase its accessibility in education, social - cultural activities and space. We should do our best to ensure that our individuals with special needs adapt to life and face the least problems. Sport is as important for individuals with special needs as it is for all individuals. It contributes to their physical, emotional and cognitive development and increases their socialization. That is why we say 'there is no barrier to sports'. I congratulate our Special Education Department and our students for organizing such an awareness-raising event. Life is better together."