Search for dissertations about: "disability sports"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words disability sports.

  2. 1. Bending mainstream definitions of sport, gender and ability : Representations of wheelchair racers

    Author : Kim Wickman; Eva Olofsson; Ulla Johansson; Jorid Hovden; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; able-ism; disability; discourse; gender; identity; representation; sports media; Paralympics; wheelchair racing; Sports; Idrott;

    Abstract : Inspired by feminist post-structural thinking and with a discourse analytic approach, this study’s main theme is gendered identity, disability and sport. It consists of four separate, but interrelated, empirical studies and focuses on two research questions. READ MORE

  4. 2. Possibilities offered by interventional sports programmes to children and adolescents with physical disabilities : an explorative and evaluative study

    Author : Lars Kristén; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Health; Physical disability; Socialisation; Sports programme; Sports research; Idrottsforskning; Pedagogik;

    Abstract : Today, sport is a topic that interests and engages many people. However, pursuing sporting activities and being a member of a sports club is not a matter of course for children and adolescents with physical disabilities. READ MORE

  5. 3. Being who one wants : constructing participation within discourses of (dis)ability

    Author : Eric Svanelöv; Jonas Stier; Lena Talman; Eva Flygare Wallén; Per Enarsson; Lennart Sauer; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; participation; able-mindedness; power; intellectual disability; margins; group homes; daily activity services; disability sports; socialt arbete; Social Work;

    Abstract : Background: Society is full of norms categorising and labelling people on the basis of abilities, traits, and appearance. People who deviate from normative ideals are subjected to practices of able-mindedness that can stigmatise and marginalise norm-breaking functionality and invoke intellectual disability labels. READ MORE

  6. 4. Qigong in daily life : motivation and intention to mindful exercise

    Author : John Jouper; Peter Hassmén; Töres Theorell; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Qigong exercise; mindfulness; adherence; motivation; intention; stress; Sports; Idrott; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN; Idrottsvetenskap; Sports Science;

    Abstract : In many countries physical inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle are identified as major public health problems. A general health goal is therefore to promote an active lifestyle throughout the entire life span. READ MORE

  7. 5. Different is cool! Self-efficacy and participation of students with and without disabilities in school-based Physical Education

    Author : Karin Bertills; Mats Granlund; Lilly Augustine; Marte Bentzen; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Self-efficacy; participation; disability; physical education; secondary school;

    Abstract : Background: Self-efficacy predicts school achievement. Participation is important for life outcomes. Functioning affects to what degree you can participate in everyday life situations. Participation-related constructs such as self-efficacy and functioning work both as a means of participation and as an end outcome. READ MORE