Investigating the factors causing disabled athletes to resign from competitive sports (Master thesis)
Μπαμπάτσικου, Αγγελική/ Bampatsikou, Angeliki
Sports, whether practiced at a professional or amateur level, constitutes a source of benefits for both physical and mental health of individuals engaged in them. However, in certain cases, it becomes impossible to prevent the emergence of discouraging factors that lead some individuals to discontinue their involvement in sports activities. The purpose of this research was to record the reasons that drive athletes with disabilities in Greece to cease their participation in sports. The sample consisted of 7 Greek athletes who have participated in Paralympic Games and have ended their athletic careers. The research was conducted through interviews, with grouped questions by category. Specifically: Demographic data (n=8), Athlete's demographic data (n=26), Reasons for terminating their athletic career (n=20), Transition period (n=14), Post-athletic career (n=7), Concerns about the athletic career and suggestions for transitioning athletes (n=17). From the data analysis, it was found that the reasons involved: a. the sport itself (mistakes or injustice in their classification, injuries, rule changes, lack of suitable sports facilities for individuals with disabilities, high training volume), b. personal factors (lack of motivation from the government, inability to balance work and championship, desire to promote new athletes, age, desire for significant life changes). The conclusion drawn from this research is that discontinuing engagement in sports is a crucial period in the lives of athletes with disabilities, who need the support of their families as well as their coaches. The role of the sports federation for individuals with disabilities is particularly important, both during their active period and after their departure.
Institution and School/Department of submitter: | Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης. Σχολή Επιστήμης Φυσικής Αγωγής και Αθλητισμού. Τμήμα Επιστήμης Φυσικής Αγωγής και Αθλητισμού |
Subject classification: | Athletes with disabilities Special Olympics |
Keywords: | Αναπηρία,Αθλητισμός,Διακοπή,Παραολυμπιακοί αγώνες,Disability,Sport,Recess,Paralympic games |
URI: | https://repo.lib.duth.gr/jspui/handle/123456789/20104 |
Appears in Collections: | ΚΑΤΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ ΜΕΓΙΣΤΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ ΑΘΛΗΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΠΙΔΟΣΗΣ Ή ΑΠΟΔΟΣΗΣ |
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https://repo.lib.duth.gr/jspui/handle/123456789/20104
http://dx.doi.org/10.26257/heal.duth.18793
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