Designing for Lifelong Sports Experience

Abstract

This session aims to review contemporary contexts and new dimensions of design for human diversity, and explore the state-of-the-art in research, design and policy-making in this area. Within the past three decades, the concept of design for inclusion (also referred to as Inclusive Design, Universal Design or Design for All) has witnessed recognition and growth as an important and relevant area of practice, research and policy-making, contributing to overall quality of life. However, as the field matures and as we face rapid and complex socio-demographic, economic and political challenges, the need to revisit the core concept of design for inclusion, and to enhance its theories, scope and applications, becomes increasingly urgent. This sense of urgency is clearly highlighted as we extend our definitions and dimensions of design for inclusion beyond the conventional age & ability axes. The contemporary societal context we operate in, presents us with complex cases of diversity and exclusion far beyond physical or sensory ability. Lifestyle exclusions such as obesity and diabetes, gender and sexual orientation diversity, invisible disabilities and neurodiversity, and social mobility are all pressing examples of such diversity. On another hand, the focus of inclusive design, research and policy-making needs to extend beyond physical accessibility. Thus, moving from 'physicality' to overall 'quality' of life, exploring nonphysical and psychosocial elements of inclusivity.

Understanding interactivity for the strength-training needs of the elderly at nursing homes in Indonesia

“…The fact is there are difficulties motivating elderly people to do PA, so this current study tried to align with the idea stated by Karahanoğlu (Karahanoğlu, 2018(Karahanoğlu, , pp. 2116(Karahanoğlu, -2125 suggesting a lifelong sports experience, which emphasizes injury prevention, sustained lifelong training, and recognition of the elderly's capabilities.…”