Examining Elite Parasport Athletes With Sport Involvement and Sports Equipment

Hambrick, Marion E.; Hums, Mary A.; Bower, Glenna G.; Wolff, Eli A.

doi:10.1123/apaq.2013-0070

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“…Equipment that is not comfortable and does not fit the athlete's size is one of the things that athletes in both Indonesia and Malaysia have expressed dissatisfaction with. The availability of adequate equipment has a significant influence on an athlete's ability to compete [32]. According to the findings of previous research, technology and equipment may make a significant contribution to Paralympic sports [33].…”

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Accessibility of Inclusive Sports Facilities for Training and Competition in Indonesia and Malaysia

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Although the right to participate in sports is recognized in international conventions, accessibility to sports facilities has been cited as barriers to participation. Managers of sports facilities must know the standards that refer to the rules and accessibility to meet the needs of persons with disabilities to participate in sports and to attend sporting events. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the accessibility of sports facilities for training and competition in Indonesia and Malaysia. This study used a qualitative method through focus group discussions. Fifteen focus group discussions were conducted with 90 athletes from eight sports (boccia, goalball, basketball, badminton, ping-pong, swimming, powerlifting and blind football) who trained and competed in inclusive sports facilities. There were five major themes that we identified: access to training facilities, access inside training facilities, access during matches and athletes’ expectations of training and competition facilities.

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“…The input from top para-athletes needs to be include in advancing the sport and athletes' performance [34]. This information is critical when properly fitted equipment is used in conjunction with a thorough plan to achieve the greatest levels of performance [32].…”

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“…As alluded to by Wong (2008) and subsequent studies (i.e., Kean et al, 2017;Patatas et al, 2018), the rising cost of equipment can limit the growth potential for some athletes. On the other hand, technological innovations maximize the performance output for athletes who can afford these advances (Hambrick et al, 2015). James expressed their frustration on the competitiveness of equipment and the role technology plays:…”

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“Looking for a Golden Needle in the Haystack”: Perspectives on Talent Identification and Development in Paralympic Sport

Dehghansai

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Baker

2021

Front. Sports Act. Living

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Despite rapid increases in research on talent identification and development in able-bodied sports, there remains limited knowledge regarding how talent is identified and developed in Paralympic contexts. The purpose of this study was to capture the perspectives of experts (coaches, high-performance managers, and pathway specialists) working in elite Paralympic sport to better understand how they conceptualize, measure, and develop talent. Eight coaches and three performance directors from six Paralympic sports, along with two pathway specialists from Paralympics Australia participated in semi-structured interviews. The results suggest impairment type and, therefore, classification are key indicators of identification and anticipated success, highlighting the importance of educating talent selectors in these areas. In addition, familial (e.g., overprotectiveness, sporting background) and biopsychosocial factors (e.g., resilience, work-ethic, sport-specific skills, other life commitments) were noted as being influential when selecting athletes. There were concerns regarding the disproportionately low number of female athletes in the system, suggesting a need for new initiatives to support early-entry points for female athletes (e.g., education on the benefits of sport participation, supportive environments). High-performance staff also lacked resources to better understand the nuances associated with different impairments and their implications (physiological response to training, associated psychological stresses from injury, identity change). Recruitment strategies included “talent search” days, collaborations with school programs and rehabilitation centers, and helping local clubs support “drop-in” athletes. However, limited funding impacted the sustainability of programs, resulting in a regular turnover of staff, loss of intellectual property, and a weakened pathway system. Results from this study generated several practical implications and future directions for research.

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Growing an Innovation Culture: Nurturing Ideas, Inspiring Minds and Creating Futures

Skinner

Smith

Swanson

2018

Fostering Innovative Cultures in Sport

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Examining Elite Parasport Athletes With Sport Involvement and Sports Equipment

Cited by 10 publications

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Accessibility of Inclusive Sports Facilities for Training and Competition in Indonesia and Malaysia

Accessibility of Inclusive Sports Facilities for Training and Competition in Indonesia and Malaysia

“Looking for a Golden Needle in the Haystack”: Perspectives on Talent Identification and Development in Paralympic Sport

Growing an Innovation Culture: Nurturing Ideas, Inspiring Minds and Creating Futures

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