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Para Sport Development Experiences: Perspectives of Para Swimmers and Parents.
- Source :
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Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly . Oct2021, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p643-660. 18p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- This study examined para swimmers' athlete development experiences from the perspectives and reflections of athletes, and parents of athletes, with a focus on the constraints and challenges experienced. Guided by interpretive phenomenological analysis, 12 participants engaged in the interview process (seven parents and five athletes). Five themes were identified: fundamental skill development, personal connection, coaching, classification, and connecting with others "like me." Through a discussion of the differences in development experiences between the participants in this study and the current literature on athlete development, the authors highlight areas of concern in applying a non-para-specific athlete development model to para swimmers. This study identifies several areas of consideration in the future design of a para athlete development framework or model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07365829
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 153677520
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2021-0024