{"title":"Disability, the Media, and the Paralympic Games, 1st ed.","authors":"Joshua R Pate","doi":"10.1123/apaq.2023-0036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2023-0036","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55553,"journal":{"name":"Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9734250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marie Abu Itham, Serene Kerpan, Robert Balogh, Meghann Lloyd
{"title":"Parent Descriptions of the Active Play Behaviors of Their Twins and Triplets With Autism.","authors":"Marie Abu Itham, Serene Kerpan, Robert Balogh, Meghann Lloyd","doi":"10.1123/apaq.2022-0171","DOIUrl":"10.1123/apaq.2022-0171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children with autism engage in active play in different ways than children who are neurotypical, but their active play behaviors are not well understood. Research with twins and triplets with autism offers a unique opportunity to gain a clear picture of the play behaviors of children with autism because twins and triplets share many similarities (age, access to toys, etc.). Through semistructured interviews, this descriptive phenomenological study aimed to describe the active play behaviors of 19 twins and triplets with autism from the perspective of their parents (N = 9). The interviews revealed two main themes: (a) parents' descriptions of active play and (b) parents' descriptions of social play. The results reveal the diverse active and social play behaviors of twins and triplets with autism; parents described their children's play behavior when engaging in sensory, indoor, outdoor, and organized play. These results suggest that children with autism may be meeting the definition of active play in nontraditional ways.</p>","PeriodicalId":55553,"journal":{"name":"Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"739-757"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9775272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael VanNostrand, Katie Emberley, Erin Cairns, Kristina Shanahan, Susan L Kasser
{"title":"Mobility and Dual Tasking in the Everyday Lives of Adults with Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Exploration.","authors":"Michael VanNostrand, Katie Emberley, Erin Cairns, Kristina Shanahan, Susan L Kasser","doi":"10.1123/apaq.2022-0161","DOIUrl":"10.1123/apaq.2022-0161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of the study was to understand how people with multiple sclerosis experience dual-tasking situations in their everyday lives.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Focus groups involving a total of 11 individuals with multiple sclerosis (eight females and three males) participated in this qualitative inquiry. Participants were asked open-ended questions focused on the nature of and consequences around dual tasking when standing or walking. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed to examine the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three themes were generated from the data: (a) Life Is a Dual Task, (b) The Social Divide, and (c) Sacrifices for Stability.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlights the significance and impact of dual tasking on the lived experience of adults with multiple sclerosis, furthering the need to more fully examine this phenomenon and potentially improve fall-prevention interventions and facilitate community participation.</p>","PeriodicalId":55553,"journal":{"name":"Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"723-738"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9679466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Javier Pérez-Tejero, Mauro Grassi-Roig, Javier Coterón, Yeshayahu Hutzler
{"title":"Reverse Integration in Wheelchair Basketball-A Mixed-Method Spanish Stakeholders' Perspective.","authors":"Javier Pérez-Tejero, Mauro Grassi-Roig, Javier Coterón, Yeshayahu Hutzler","doi":"10.1123/apaq.2022-0028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Spain, wheelchair basketball competition is well developed and structured; however, reverse integration is not allowed. This study aimed to describe and synthesize the perceptions of Spanish wheelchair stakeholders (players, coaches, referees, and club managers). A mixed-method approach was used, utilizing an ad hoc survey questionnaire (n = 49) and three focus groups (n = 12). Quantitative and qualitative data were interpreted using a triangulation strategy, meaning that both sources of data were combined and analyzed. From the thematic content analysis, two main themes and several subthemes emerged: social context (audience attraction and economic impact, utility and logistics, and promoting inclusion) and sport context (grassroots and elite level). Some reservations at elite level were also reported. From the perspective of the stakeholders explored in this study, reverse integration appears to be well suited for implementation within the Spanish wheelchair basketball framework at all levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":55553,"journal":{"name":"Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly","volume":"40 2","pages":"177-196"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9201453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Erratum. \"WOT\" Do We Know and Do About Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents With Disabilities? A SWOT-Oriented Synthesis of Para Report Cards.","authors":"","doi":"10.1123/apaq.2023-0034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2023-0034","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55553,"journal":{"name":"Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly","volume":"40 2","pages":"405"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9684907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nima Dehghansai, Alia Mazhar, Ross Pinder, Joseph Baker, Ian Renshaw
{"title":"The Emergence of the Pandemic: High-Performance Coach and Athlete Experiences.","authors":"Nima Dehghansai, Alia Mazhar, Ross Pinder, Joseph Baker, Ian Renshaw","doi":"10.1123/apaq.2022-0021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0021","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current study explored coach and athlete reactions and challenges leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with a specific focus on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Games' postponement. Nine Australian Paralympic coaches (n = 3) and athletes (n = 6) shared their experiences in semistructured interviews. The thematic analysis highlighted how participants experienced the emergence of the pandemic in different ways, but all were relieved when the late but eventual decision to postpone the Games was made. Regarding lockdown periods (i.e., social-distancing restrictions), some coaches and athletes thrived under the new reality (i.e., training from home, online coaching) while others had more difficulty adjusting. Furthermore, results highlight the many uncertainties still remaining, which continue to influence participants' sport and personal lives. The experiences of coaches and athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic sheds light on strategies and resources that could support Paralympic coaches and athletes during current and future crises.</p>","PeriodicalId":55553,"journal":{"name":"Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly","volume":"40 2","pages":"197-218"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9194938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jacob Benzinger, Jeff R Crane, Angela M Coppola, David J Hancock
{"title":"Physical Educators' Perceptions and Experiences of Teaching Students With Mobility Disabilities.","authors":"Jacob Benzinger, Jeff R Crane, Angela M Coppola, David J Hancock","doi":"10.1123/apaq.2022-0092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Schools can support physical education (PE) among students with mobility disabilities (SMDs). However, previous research has indicated that people and resources in the school environment have served as facilitators and barriers to engaging SMDs in PE. Thus, the purpose of this pragmatic, qualitative study was to explore physical educators' perceptions and experiences of teaching SMDs to learn how to develop a PE environment supportive of SMDs. Eleven K-8 PE teachers who taught SMDs engaged in semistructured interviews. A thematic analysis revealed three themes describing facilitators and barriers of a supportive PE environment for SMDs: (a) teacher planning, (b) students in the PE environment, and (c) resources and support. These findings provide context to PE environments for SMDs and highlight a need for increased communication and collaboration with students with or without mobility disabilities, training or professional development for PE teachers to develop skills for adapted PE, and financial and personnel support.</p>","PeriodicalId":55553,"journal":{"name":"Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly","volume":"40 2","pages":"219-237"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9201470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meredith Wekesser, Guilherme H Costa, Piotr J Pasik, Karl Erickson
{"title":"\"It Shaped My Future in Ways I Wasn't Prepared for-in the Best Way Possible\": Alumni Volunteers' Experiences in an Adapted Sports and Recreation Program.","authors":"Meredith Wekesser, Guilherme H Costa, Piotr J Pasik, Karl Erickson","doi":"10.1123/apaq.2022-0046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adapted sport participation can have many positive benefits for adults with disabilities. However, one barrier to implementing successful adapted sport programs is lack of knowledgeable volunteers who understand accessibility and disability. In fact, little is known about volunteers' experiences in adapted sport programs. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively examine experiences of able-bodied volunteers in an adapted sport program. A sample of 105 able-bodied volunteers (Mage = 24.28 ± 1.93) completed an online qualitative survey to share their experiences. Data were analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis, and seven main themes were identified. Results showed that despite differences in initial motives for volunteering, involvement in an adapted sport program was transformative and, for some, life changing. Able-bodied volunteers experienced a wide range of benefits including deeper understanding and awareness of disability and inclusion in sport. Practical recommendations are provided for volunteer-based adapted sport program leaders.</p>","PeriodicalId":55553,"journal":{"name":"Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly","volume":"40 2","pages":"303-322"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9250126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Erratum. Health Outcomes of Physical Activity Interventions in Adults With Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review.","authors":"","doi":"10.1123/apaq.2023-0022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2023-0022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55553,"journal":{"name":"Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly","volume":"40 2","pages":"403"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9551221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Brantley K Ballenger, Emma E Schultz, Melody Dale, Bo Fernhall, Robert W Motl, Stamatis Agiovlasitis
{"title":"Health Outcomes of Physical Activity Interventions in Adults With Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Brantley K Ballenger, Emma E Schultz, Melody Dale, Bo Fernhall, Robert W Motl, Stamatis Agiovlasitis","doi":"10.1123/apaq.2022-0102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review examined whether physical activity interventions improve health outcomes in adults with Down syndrome (DS). We searched PubMed, APA PsycInfo, SPORTDiscus, APA PsycARTICLES, and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection using keywords related to DS and physical activity. We included 35 studies published in English since January 1, 1990. Modes of exercise training programs included aerobic exercise, strength training, combined aerobic and strength training, aquatic, sport and gaming, and aerobic and strength exercise interventions combined with health education. The evidence base indicates that aerobic and strength exercise training improve physical fitness variables including maximal oxygen uptake, maximal heart rate, upper and lower body strength, body weight, and body fat percentage. Sport and gaming interventions improve functional mobility, work task performance, and sport skill performance. We concluded that adults with DS can accrue health benefits from properly designed physical activity and exercise interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":55553,"journal":{"name":"Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly","volume":"40 2","pages":"378-402"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9190609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}