Sports and intellectual disability : a clash of cultures?
By: McConkey, Roy.
Series: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities 10 (5) 2016:293-298. 2016Disc region: text file PDF rda.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resource Subject(s): INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | DISABILITY | SPORTS | SPECIAL OLYMPICS | INCLUSION | PARTICIPATION | PARALYMPIC GAMESOnline resources: Read this Article Summary: Often dismissed as past-times or amusements, a wealth of research has now evidenced the benefits of sports to children, youth, adults and senior citizens. Physical health, emotional well-being, friendships, learning/cognition and self-esteem are all positively impacted through participation in sports. Yet these benefits are rarely exploited for people with intellectual disabilities. A fundamental reason is that the culture of health and social services is the antithesis of that inherent in sports. Reconciliation is clearly desirable but it requires innovative and creative actions from both sectors. Discusses Paralympic Games and Special Olympics in this context, as nurturing relationships, encouraging inclusion, giving a sense of achievement and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Often dismissed as past-times or amusements, a wealth of research has now evidenced the benefits of sports to children, youth, adults and senior citizens. Physical health, emotional well-being, friendships, learning/cognition and self-esteem are all positively impacted through participation in sports. Yet these benefits are rarely exploited for people with intellectual disabilities. A fundamental reason is that the culture of health and social services is the antithesis of that inherent in sports. Reconciliation is clearly desirable but it requires innovative and creative actions from both sectors. Discusses Paralympic Games and Special Olympics in this context, as nurturing relationships, encouraging inclusion, giving a sense of achievement and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
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