Gillespie, M. (2009) Participation patterns in an urban special olympics programme. British Journal Of Learning Disabilities. 37(1), pp. 21-27. 1354-4187.
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Abstract:
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• Purpose of the study was to examine participation patterns of people with intellectual disabilities in Special Olympics
• Participation of athletes according to age, sex and sports participated in were analysed
• Findings indicated that the demographics of this Special Olympics cohort were predominantly male, older in years than other sport organisations and engaged in a small number of sports
• Results indicated there are significant gaps in relation to participation that may have long-term impacts on health for people with intellectual disabilities
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Athletes; disability sports; participation; special olympics
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Creators:
Gillespie, M.
Publisher:
Blackwell Publishing
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Date:
March 2009
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 21-27
Journal or Publication Title:
British Journal Of Learning Disabilities
Volume:
37
Number:
1
Language:
English
ISSN:
1354-4187
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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