This study’s purpose was to review and examine the implication of changes in the physical activities of students with visual impairment and other disabilities made by applying ecological assessment-based physical education instructions. These instructions were prepared by ecologically evaluating and modifying the diverse environments of students with visual impairment and other disabilities in order to promote the physical activities necessary for them to live independent, adult lives. In order to achieve this purpose, a qualitative research methodology was adopted. To this end, this study used constructionism as a theory of knowledge, interpretivism as a theoretical frame and the action research methodology as a research methodology.
The result of this study indicates that through the application of ecological, assessment-based physical education instructions, students with visual impairment and other disabilities showed \'attention\' and \'interest\' in new education tools presented by teachers. Thus, the students began to actively participate in physical activities. The physical activities of students with visual impairment and other disabilities became more sophisticated and prolonged. These physical education instructions, prepared through teacher-directed systematic and active modifications of environmental factors, can help students learn the value of physical activities and enable them to live independent lives in their communities after they graduate from school.
Key words : ecological, action research, ecological assessment-based instruction, physical education instructions, qualitative research, action research, students with visual impairment and other disabilities