This study aimed to provide insight into the experiences of and attitudes to sport and
physical activity for disabled people. Data were generated through semi-structured …

In this paper we explore current theoretical approaches available from the discipline of
critical disability studies (CDS) for conceptualizing physical disability and advocate how …

Disability research (and disability studies) emerged from the activism of disabled people
who not only challenged oppressive legal and social structures, but also the ways in which …

Objectives The fusion of multiple qualitative methods has the potential to provide a more
multidimensional and nuanced understanding of sport and exercise participation for …

Offering a complete introduction to sport development policy and practice, this book covers
key theory, themes, issues, and debates in sport development, without assuming any prior …

This chapter focuses on the experiences of non-disabled researchers in disability sport
contexts. Following a review of non-disabled researchers' accounts of entering and …

En el presente trabajo se estudia el caso de Maikel, un deportista con parálisis cerebral
(PC) que practica deportes tanto en grupo inclusivo como específico o segregado. A partir …

Those with physical disabilities are at increased risk of poor physical, mental and social
health. Despite widely reported physiological and psychosocial benefits of sport for disabled …

Academics and sport organizations have recently recognized Para-sport as a powerful
platform for disability activism. However, little attention has been given to Para-sport activism …

Individuals become activists to affirm both themselves and their vision of the world, often
prompted to action by seeking out complementary individuals, groups or organisations that …