Inclusive physical education and social learning: student perceptions in university outreach projects
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physical education, university outreach, inclusion, social learning.Abstract
University outreach strengthens the social commitment of higher education institutions, promoting inclusion, experiential learning, and professional responsibility. The objective of this study was to determine the perception of students from the Faculty of Physical Culture at the Central University of Ecuador regarding the formative quality, inclusive impact, and operational management efficiency of the Inclusive Sports and Recreational Care Project. A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional design was applied, using a census sample of 55 students. A survey technique was implemented through a 12-item Likert questionnaire validated by experts, obtaining an Aiken’s V coefficient of 0.93. The professional and socio-personal dimensions achieved mean values above 4.70, indicating high satisfaction; however, the item related to resources and transportation showed greater dispersion, revealing logistical deficiencies. The study demonstrates that university outreach promotes ethical and professional competencies but requires stronger institutional management to ensure sustainability, equity, and alignment with the inclusive human rights paradigm.
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