Sports and the Physically Challenged

ISBN: 9780313324536

出版社: Greenwood Pub Group

出版年: 2006-10

页数: 208

定价: $ 84.75

装帧: HRD

内容简介

This encyclopedia is a great resource for those wishing to learn more about the history of the disability sport movement. Little has been written about disability sports and the people, events and organisations that created the movement. Sports and physical activity transcend many barriers - this book aims to eradicate some of the barriers people with disabilities face, by creating a greater awareness and understanding of the abilities of people with disabilities. The comprehensive coverage of disability sport will be of interest to people in sports, recreation, and rehabilitation, as well as to those who are interested in learning more about it. The resource pages will interest people with disabilities, their families and friends. The work also includes a historical timeline of disability sport. Specific entries include: Archery; International Blind Sports Federation; Cycling; Cerebral Palsy; Tim Nugent; Wheelchair Tennis; Paralympic Games; Sandy Dukat; Amateur Sports Act of 1978; Ergometer.