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Background. Full participation of persons with disabilities in all forms of the teaching process, in particular in sport and recreational activities, allow them to improve motor skills and stimulate physical development. In pursuing the objectives of physical education, it is important to diagnose students’ interest in physical activity. Satisfying the students’ interests in the process of physical education has a big impact on their awareness and involvement in PE lessons. Material and methods. The aim of this study was to diagnose the interests in physical activity of able-bodied pupils and those with disabilities attending the fourth grade of primary school integration classes. The study was conducted in the years 2007–2012 and diagnosed 301 students. The study used a diagnostic survey method, using a questionnaire and a statistical method Pearson’s chi-square test. Conclusions. Analyzing the results of the survey, we found no significant differences in the preferences between the disabled and the able-bodied each year. No significant changes in the preferences for the disabled and able-bodied were noticed over 5 years of research.