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- Title
Defining Adapted Physical Activity: International Perspectives.
- Authors
Hutzler, Yeshayahu; Sherrill, Claudine
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe international perspectives concerning terms, definitions, and meanings of adapted physical activity (APA) as (a) activities or service delivery, (b) a profession, and (c) an academic field of study. Gergen's social constructionism, our theory, guided analysis of multiple sources of data via qualitative methodology. Data sources were online surveys, APA literature, and expertise of researchers. Findings, with the identification of further considerations, were provided for each APA component to stimulate reflection and further inquiry among international professionals with diverse backgrounds.
- Subjects
PHYSICAL fitness for people with disabilities; SOCIAL constructionism; QUALITATIVE research; SURVEYS; PHYSICAL fitness research; HEALTH of people with disabilities; EXERCISE -- Social aspects
- Publication
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 2007, Vol 24, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0736-5829
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/apaq.24.1.1