Izvleček
Prispevek poudarja vlogo športa kot pomembnega dejavnika pri oblikovanju vključujoče družbe in uresničevanju enakih možnosti. Ob telesnih koristih, ki jih šport prinaša posamezniku, ima pozitiven vpliv tudi na duševno zdravje, ob tem pa prevzema pomembno socialno vlogo, saj spodbuja sodelovanje ter prek medosebnih odnosov uči strpnosti, sprejemanja drugačnosti, spoštovanja različnosti in empatije. Otroci s posebnimi potrebami so pogosto izključeni iz organiziranih oblik športnih dejavnosti, saj jim družba ponuja izjemno malo priložnosti. S širjenjem inkluzivne miselnosti in delovanja zunaj šolskih sten predvsem na področje športa bi lahko bistveno prispevali k bolj vključujoči in strpni družbi.
Abstract
Sport as a Means to Strengthen an Inclusive Society
The contribution emphasizes the role of sports as an important factor in shaping an inclusive society and realizing equal opportunities. In addition to the physical benefits that sports provide to individuals, it also has a positive impact on mental health and assumes a significant social role by promoting collaboration and teaching tolerance, acceptance of differences, respect for diversity, and empathy through interpersonal relationships. Children with special needs are often excluded from organized forms of sports activities, as society offers them very few opportunities. By expanding the inclusive mindset and actions beyond school walls, particularly in the field of sports, we could significantly contribute to a more inclusive and tolerant society.