Semantic And Linguometodic Analysis Of Terms In The Field Of Adaptive Physical Education
Keywords:
adaptive physical education, terminology, linguometodics, inclusive education, professional vocabularyAbstract
The present article examines the semantic and linguometodic characteristics of terminology used in the field of Adaptive Physical Education (APE). The increasing implementation of inclusive education and rehabilitation programs has generated a large number of specialized terms that require systematic linguistic interpretation and methodological organization. The aim of this study is to analyze the semantic structure, functional features, and pedagogical value of APE terminology in professional education. A qualitative research design was applied, including semantic classification, componential analysis, contextual interpretation, and linguometodic evaluation of selected English-language terms. The results indicate that APE terminology forms an interdisciplinary lexical system integrating educational, medical, psychological, and rehabilitative concepts. The study reveals that contextualized instruction, comparative terminology analysis, and communicative tasks significantly improve students’ comprehension and practical use of professional vocabulary. The article proposes a linguometodic model for teaching APE terminology in higher education institutions and contributes to the development of sports linguistics and inclusive pedagogy.
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