Disability sport

著者

• DePauw, Karen P.
• Gavron, Susan J.

書誌事項

Disability sport

Karen P. DePauw and Susan J. Gavron

Human Kinetics, c2005

2nd ed

注記

Rev. ed. of: Disability and sport. 1995

Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-385) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Disability Sport, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive and practical look at the past, present, and future of disability sport. Topics covered are inclusive of youth through adult participation with in-depth coverage of the essential issues involving athletes with disabilities. This new edition has updated references and new chapter-opening outlines that assist with individual study and class discussions. The book contains an up-to-date and comprehensive synthesis of information on -disability sport in its historical context; -organizations, competitions, and sport opportunities for athletes with disabilities; -international perspectives; and -coaching and training of athletes with disabilities, including sports medicine issues, activity modifications, equipment uses, and event management for both adults and children. In addition, the book addresses current challenges and controversies in disability sport (e.g., inclusion and integration, classification, ethics issues, doping, and equity issues) and looks into the future of disability sport. It includes minibiographies of standouts in disability sport from around the world. Students and professionals can use Disability Sport, Second Edition, as a springboard to further research; as an up-to-date reference; and as a tool in working with, or preparing to work with, athletes with disabilities.

目次

Part I. Overview of Sport and Individuals with Disabilities Chapter 1. Introduction Sport in Society Athletes With Disabilities Defining Terminology In the Context of Sport Concluding Comments Chapter 2. Historical Context of Disability and Sport Historical Treatment of Persons With Disabilities Historical Perspectives of Physical Activity and Sport Concluding Comments Chapter 3. History of Disability Sport International Disability Sport United States Disability Sport Historical Perspectives on Research Trends and Milestones in Disability Sport Concluding Comments Chapter 4. Structure and Organizations for Disability Sport International Structure for Disability Sport International Disability Sport Organizations United States Structure of Disability Sport United States Disability Sport Organizations Concluding Comments Chapter 5. Competitions and Sport Opportunities for Athletes With Disabilities Paralympic Games Deaflympics Special Olympics International Additional International Games for Athletes With Disabilities National Disability Sport Opportunities Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Athletic Programs Concluding Comments Chapter 6.Sport and Disability: A World View Terminology International Perspectives: Late 20th Century European Charter for Sport for All European Perspectives Canadian Perspectives Perspectives From Oceania Perspectives From Asia Perspectives From the African Continent Perspectives From the Middle East Concluding Comments Part I. Sport and Sport Performance Chapter 7.Sports for Athletes With Disabilities Major Competitions for Disability Sport: The Paralympic Games, Special Olympics, and the Deaflympics Creating Equal Playing Fields Within Disability Sport The Sporting Events Concluding Comments Chapter 8. Coaching and Training Athletes With Disabilities Research and Coaching The Research Foundation for Disability Sport Summary of Selected Research Findings General Principles of Coaching Athletes With Disabilities Selected Disabilities and Specific Strategies Concluding Comments Chapter 9. Sports Medicine and Athletic Training for Athletes With Disabilities Sports Medicine Sports Medicine and Disability Sport Injuries, Incidence, Care, Prevention Treatment Considerations Training Exercise Considerations Concluding Comments Chapter 10. Sport Equipment Equipment Enhances Function Personal Equipment Activity-Specific Equipment Environmental Technologies Making Sport Technology "Fit" Resources for Finding the Right Equipment Making Equipment Adaptations Concluding Comments Chapter 11. Event Management Managing the Sport Event Initial Planning Structure and Organization Committees and Functions Event Management Focal Points for Individuals With Disabilities Media and Athletes With Disabilities Planning for International Sport Events Concluding Comments Part III. The Changing Landscape of Disability Sport Chapter 12. Challenges and Controversies in Disability Sport Inclusion and Integration Classification Ethics Issues Doping in Disability Sport Media Representation Youth Sport Development Marketing Disability Sport Concluding Comments Chapter 13. Female Athletes With Disabilities in Sport Historical Perspectives Female Athletes in the Olympic Games Female Athletes in Marathons Equity Issues Concluding Comments Chapter 14. The Future of Disability Sport Trends Inclusion Images of Disability Sport Sport, Society, and Disability Concluding Comments Appendix A. Chronology and Significant Milestones of Disability Sport Appendix B. List of Abbreviations Appendix C. Outdoor Recreation Activities for Individuals With Disabilities Appendix D. Selected International Disability Sport Organizations Appendix E. Selected U.S. and Canadian Disability Sport Organizations Appendix F. Paralympic Committees by Region Appendix G. Periodical and Journal Resources Bibliography Index About the authors

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA7394417X
• ISBN:
  • 0736046380
• LCCN: 2004022462
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Champaign, IL
• ページ数/冊数: xii, 395 p.
• 大きさ: 24 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : GV709.3
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Sports for people with disabilities