Part I. Overview of Sport and Individuals with Disabilities
Chapter 1. Introduction
Sport in Society
Athletes With Disabilities
Defining Terminology
In the Context of Sport
Concluding Comments
Chapter 2. Historical Context of Disability and Sport
Historical Treatment of Persons With Disabilities
Historical Perspectives of Physical Activity and Sport
Concluding Comments
Chapter 3. History of Disability Sport
International Disability Sport
United States Disability Sport
Historical Perspectives on Research
Trends and Milestones in Disability Sport
Concluding Comments
Chapter 4. Structure and Organizations for Disability Sport
International Structure for Disability Sport
International Disability Sport Organizations
United States Structure of Disability Sport
United States Disability Sport Organizations
Concluding Comments
Chapter 5. Competitions and Sport Opportunities for Athletes With Disabilities
Paralympic Games
Deaflympics
Special Olympics International
Additional International Games for Athletes With Disabilities
National Disability Sport Opportunities
Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Athletic Programs
Concluding Comments
Chapter 6.Sport and Disability: A World View
Terminology
International Perspectives: Late 20th Century
European Charter for Sport for All
European Perspectives
Canadian Perspectives
Perspectives From Oceania
Perspectives From Asia
Perspectives From the African Continent
Perspectives From the Middle East
Concluding Comments
Part I. Sport and Sport Performance
Chapter 7.Sports for Athletes With Disabilities
Major Competitions for Disability Sport: The Paralympic Games, Special Olympics, and the Deaflympics
Creating Equal Playing Fields Within Disability Sport
The Sporting Events
Concluding Comments
Chapter 8. Coaching and Training Athletes With Disabilities
Research and Coaching
The Research Foundation for Disability Sport
Summary of Selected Research Findings
General Principles of Coaching Athletes With Disabilities
Selected Disabilities and Specific Strategies
Concluding Comments
Chapter 9. Sports Medicine and Athletic Training for Athletes With Disabilities
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine and Disability Sport
Injuries, Incidence, Care, Prevention
Treatment Considerations
Training
Exercise Considerations
Concluding Comments
Chapter 10. Sport Equipment
Equipment Enhances Function
Personal Equipment
Activity-Specific Equipment
Environmental Technologies
Making Sport Technology “Fit”
Resources for Finding the Right Equipment
Making Equipment Adaptations
Concluding Comments
Chapter 11. Event Management
Managing the Sport Event
Initial Planning
Structure and Organization
Committees and Functions
Event Management Focal Points for Individuals With Disabilities
Media and Athletes With Disabilities
Planning for International Sport Events
Concluding Comments
Part III. The Changing Landscape of Disability Sport
Chapter 12. Challenges and Controversies in Disability Sport
Inclusion and Integration
Classification
Ethics Issues
Doping in Disability Sport
Media Representation
Youth Sport Development
Marketing Disability Sport
Concluding Comments
Chapter 13. Female Athletes With Disabilities in Sport
Historical Perspectives
Female Athletes in the Olympic Games
Female Athletes in Marathons
Equity Issues
Concluding Comments
Chapter 14. The Future of Disability Sport
Trends
Inclusion
Images of Disability Sport
Sport, Society, and Disability
Concluding Comments
Appendix A. Chronology and Significant Milestones of Disability Sport
Appendix B. List of Abbreviations
Appendix C. Outdoor Recreation Activities for Individuals With Disabilities
Appendix D. Selected International Disability Sport Organizations
Appendix E. Selected U.S. and Canadian Disability Sport Organizations
Appendix F. Paralympic Committees by Region
Appendix G. Periodical and Journal Resources
Bibliography
Index
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