ACTIVATION THROUGH SPORT AS A WAY OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Cover Image

Aktywizowanie przez sport jako sposób inkluzji oraz integracji społecznej osób niepełnosprawnych
ACTIVATION THROUGH SPORT AS A WAY OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Author(s): Jakub Niedbalski
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Social development, Sports Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: disability; physical activity; sport; integration; social inclusion

Summary/Abstract: Purpose of the article is to demonstrate the manner, in which the concept of social integration of the disabled, where crucial place is occupied by sports activity, is realized on the background of social and institutional conditions. There are qualitative data used in the research, collected through a technique of an in-depth free interview and observations, conducted among the disabled who play sports. Analysis and interpretation of the empirical material and existing data is performed in accordance with principles of the grounded theory. The performed studies proved that sport practiced by the disabled may support the inclusion process of the disabled into broader social circles. Sport not only an opportunity to maintain fitness and health, but also for social integration of the disabled.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 56
  • Page Range: 99-121
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish