Table of Contents
Part I. Overview of Sport and Individuals with DisabilitiesChapter 1. IntroductionSport in SocietyAthletes With DisabilitiesDefining TerminologyIn the Context of SportConcluding Comments
Chapter 2. Historical Context of Disability and SportHistorical Treatment of Persons With DisabilitiesHistorical Perspectives of Physical Activity and SportConcluding Comments
Chapter 3. History of Disability SportInternational Disability SportUnited States Disability SportHistorical Perspectives on ResearchTrends and Milestones in Disability SportConcluding Comments
Chapter 4. Structure and Organizations for Disability SportInternational Structure for Disability SportInternational Disability Sport OrganizationsUnited States Structure of Disability SportUnited States Disability Sport OrganizationsConcluding Comments
Chapter 5. Competitions and Sport Opportunities for Athletes With DisabilitiesParalympic GamesDeaflympicsSpecial Olympics InternationalAdditional International Games for Athletes With DisabilitiesNational Disability Sport OpportunitiesIntercollegiate and Interscholastic Athletic ProgramsConcluding Comments
Chapter 6.Sport and Disability: A World ViewTerminologyInternational Perspectives: Late 20th CenturyEuropean Charter for Sport for AllEuropean PerspectivesCanadian PerspectivesPerspectives From OceaniaPerspectives From AsiaPerspectives From the African ContinentPerspectives From the Middle EastConcluding Comments
Part I. Sport and Sport Performance
Chapter 7.Sports for Athletes With DisabilitiesMajor Competitions for Disability Sport: The Paralympic Games, Special Olympics, and the DeaflympicsCreating Equal Playing Fields Within Disability SportThe Sporting EventsConcluding Comments
Chapter 8. Coaching and Training Athletes With DisabilitiesResearch and CoachingThe Research Foundation for Disability SportSummary of Selected Research FindingsGeneral Principles of Coaching Athletes With DisabilitiesSelected Disabilities and Specific StrategiesConcluding Comments
Chapter 9. Sports Medicine and Athletic Training for Athletes With DisabilitiesSports MedicineSports Medicine and Disability SportInjuries, Incidence, Care, PreventionTreatment ConsiderationsTrainingExercise ConsiderationsConcluding Comments
Chapter 10. Sport EquipmentEquipment Enhances FunctionPersonal EquipmentActivity-Specific EquipmentEnvironmental TechnologiesMaking Sport Technology “Fit”Resources for Finding the Right EquipmentMaking Equipment AdaptationsConcluding Comments
Chapter 11. Event ManagementManaging the Sport EventInitial PlanningStructure and OrganizationCommittees and FunctionsEvent Management Focal Points for Individuals With DisabilitiesMedia and Athletes With DisabilitiesPlanning for International Sport EventsConcluding Comments
Part III. The Changing Landscape of Disability Sport
Chapter 12. Challenges and Controversies in Disability SportInclusion and IntegrationClassificationEthics IssuesDoping in Disability SportMedia RepresentationYouth Sport DevelopmentMarketing Disability SportConcluding Comments
Chapter 13. Female Athletes With Disabilities in SportHistorical PerspectivesFemale Athletes in the Olympic GamesFemale Athletes in MarathonsEquity IssuesConcluding Comments
Chapter 14. The Future of Disability SportTrendsInclusionImages of Disability SportSport, Society, and DisabilityConcluding Comments
Appendix A. Chronology and Significant Milestones of Disability SportAppendix B. List of AbbreviationsAppendix C. Outdoor Recreation Activities for Individuals With DisabilitiesAppendix D. Selected International Disability Sport OrganizationsAppendix E. Selected U.S. and Canadian Disability Sport OrganizationsAppendix F. Paralympic Committees by RegionAppendix G. Periodical and Journal ResourcesBibliographyIndexAbout the authors