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ERIC Number: EJ1273723
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1354-4187
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Special Olympics: Athletes' Perspectives, Choices and Motives
Everett, Jordan; Lock, Adele; Boggis, Allison; Georgiadis, Emmanouil
British Journal of Learning Disabilities, v48 n4 p332-339 Dec 2020
Background: In the past, academic literature and research relating to the Special Olympics (SO) have focused mainly on the parents', professionals' and coaches' views, with some concentrating on the effects of SO on athletes' quality of life. Relatively little has concentrated on the athlete's own perspectives. Therefore, this study set out to examine the under-researched area of SO athletes' opinions of taking part in sporting activities and their satisfaction during training and competition. Materials and Methods: Five athletes from one SO athletic club agreed to take part in the study. Thematic analysis was used for generating themes in relation to participants' responses. Results: Four themes were identified: (a) platform for voice; (b) intense emotions; (c) social reasons to participate; and (d) nutrition, health and sport. Conclusions: SO athletes' views suggest the need for changes in practice during training and competition. Recommendations are made with the view to further support SO athletes' needs.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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