Structure and organization of sport for people with intellectual disabilities across Europe
Journal article
Marin-Urquiza, A., Burns, J., Morgulec-Adamowicz, N. and Van Biesen, D. 2024. Structure and organization of sport for people with intellectual disabilities across Europe. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. 41 (1), pp. 126-152. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0212
Authors | Marin-Urquiza, A., Burns, J., Morgulec-Adamowicz, N. and Van Biesen, D. |
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Abstract | Opportunities to participate and compete in sports for athletes with intellectual disability (ID) have increased; however, this group still encounters limitations in accessing a comprehensive range of sports. This study addressed the current knowledge on how sport for people with ID is organized and the relationships between the major sport organizations for people with ID across 10 European countries. The participants were 29 national sport organizations for people with ID. Data were collected using semistructured interviews with representatives from the key organizations and analyzed thematically. From the results, two major themes emerged: (a) connection and networking between sport organizations and (b) organizational landscape of each nation (i.e., ID, multidisability, or mainstream). The results of this study contribute to understanding how sport for people with ID is organized across the participating nations, demonstrating different models of development and examples of good practice. |
Keywords | Intellectual impairment; Networks; Social inclusion |
Year | 2024 |
Journal | Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly |
Journal citation | 41 (1), pp. 126-152 |
Publisher | Human Kinetics |
ISSN | 0736-5829 |
1543-2777 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0212 |
Official URL | https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/apaq/aop/article-10.1123-apaq.2022-0212/article-10.1123-apaq.2022-0212.xml |
Publication dates | |
Online | 10 Aug 2023 |
01 Jan 2024 | |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 26 Jun 2023 |
Deposited | 30 Aug 2023 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Additional information | Publications router. |
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