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GAME EFFICIENCY OF ELITE FEMALE WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL PLAYERS DURING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (GOLD CUP) 2006
Bartosz Molik, Andrzej Kosmol, Natalia Morgulec-Adamowicz, James J. Laskin, Tomasz Jezior, Michal Patrzalek
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 2, 26-38 (2009) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2009.007 
The aim of this study was two-fold: (1) to describe of game efficiency in relation to teams ranking in Gold Cup 2006, and (2) to explore the relationship between the functional classification levels of female elite wheelchair basketball athletes and their basketball performance. All 72 athletes representing the eight teams participating in the World Championships for Wheelchair Basketball in 2006 (3-16 July, Amsterdam, the Netherlands) were evaluated in this study. All twenty-four scheduled games were videotaped. Female athletes were divided according to their functional classification level (1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, and 4.5) and Gold Cup's team...
KINESIOLOGIC AND METABOLIC RESPONSES OF PERSONS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY TO SUSTAINED EXERCISE ON A PETRA RACE RUNNER
Ruairí O Donnell, Joeri Verellen, Peter Van de Vliet, Yves Vanlandewijck
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 3, 7-17 (2010) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2010.001
The purpose of this study was to investigate if the performance and metabolic response of cerebral palsy (CP)-athletes to a sustained submaximal exercise on a Petra Race Runner (PRR) was confirm their CP-ISRA classification. Furthermore, the impact of fatigue on the quality of propulsive movement was assessed. Nine athletes with CP from CP-ISRA classes CP1 up to CP6 took part in a 12 minute Cooper Test using a PRR. Changes in heart rate, blood lactate and pace per minute were monitored throughout the test. Results showed that heart rate rose immediately to high levels (a mean of over 160 after the first minute), and was sustained at this level through...
ATTITUDES OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS IN AN AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY TOWARDS INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN GENERAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Kirsty Martin, Martin Kudláček
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 3, 30-48 (2010) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2010.003
Attitudes of teachers are an important determinant of behaviour in educational settings (Avramidis & Norwich, 2002). The aim of this study was to describe the attitudes and determine predictors of intentions in pre-service teachers in Australia toward inclusion of students with physical disabilities in general physical education classes. The Attitudes Towards Individuals with Physical Disabilities in Physical Education - Revised (ATIPDPE-R) instrument, based upon the Theory of Planned Behaviour (Ajzen, 1991) was used to measure the attitudes of pre-service teachers from first and fourth year primary and physical education courses at a University...
PHYSICAL DISABILITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE ON CORRELATES AND ASSOCIATIONS
Martin Saebu
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 3, 37-55 (2010) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2010.008
The purpose of this article was to examine the literature on correlates and associations of physical activity among adults (age 16-65 years) with physical disabilities. Electronic searches were conducted to identify research articles published from 1980 to 2009. Specific inclusion criteria were identified. The search produced 4,189 articles; however, only 57 met all specified criteria. They represented seven different disability groups, including one cross-over category with two or more disabilities. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health developed by the World Health Organization was used as a structural framework for...
ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR APA PROFESSIONALS IN SPORT: A REFLEXIVE APPROACH IN EUROPE
Jose Pedro Ferreira, Natalia Morgulec-Adamowicz
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 4, 17-33 (2011) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2011.006
Adapted Physical Activity (APA) is a service delivery profession and an academic field of study which supports an attitude of acceptance of individual differences, advocates enhancing access to active lifestyles and sport, and promotes innovation and cooperative service delivery and empowerment systems. The promotion of active lifestyles and sport & leisure quality activities for people with disabilities require specific skills and competences among sport & leisure professionals that can only be achieved through an adequate academic and professional training. The purpose of the present work is to disseminate the main achievements of European...
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS IN EUROPE: FINDINGS OF THE EUSAPA PROJECT
Aija Klavina, Martin Kudlacek
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 4, 46-62 (2011) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2011.008
Adapted Physical Activity (APA) is a service delivery profession and an academic field of study This study describes outcomes of the European Standards in Adapted Physical Activity project in adapted physical education area. The differences in special education services, including Adapted Physical Education in the 10 project partner countries were identified. The academic standards in APE were defined in four parts: (1) professional competencies of physical education teachers; (2) occupation description of the of physical education teachers, (3) Functional Map in APE; and (4) Knowledge, Competence and Skills Framework in APE. Outcomes of the project...
A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PSYCHOLOGICAL DETERMINANTS AND HEALTH RELATED VARIABLES OF LATVIAN OLDER ADULTS
Aivars Kaupuzs
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 5, 39-52 (2012) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2012.004
The study aim is to examine the relationships between self-rated physical activity (PA), health related subjective and objective variables and psychological determinants derived from the Transtheoretical and Social Cognitive theories. The study sample includes 359 respondents aged 60 to 75 years. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) was used to assess the level of PA. As a subjective measure of health status it was used The Short Form Health Survey (SF-36v2). For objective health determinants were used the Heart Health consulting room cardiovascular risk factors assessment data. Multidimensional Outcome Exercise...
RESEARCH TRENDS IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON THE BASE OF APAO JOURNAL (2006-2010)
Fevronia Karkaletsi, Emmanouil K. Skordilis, Christina Evaggelinou, Eirini Grammatopoulou, Eirini Spanaki
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 5, 45-64 (2012) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2012.008
The present study attempted to identify the research trends in Adapted Physical Activity-APA. Documentary analysis was used to evaluate 99 research studies in APAQ from 2006 to 2010. The majority of publications examined psychosocial issues (29.29%), measurement/ assessment/ classification (20.20%), exercise science/ physical activity (14.14%), motor behavior, biomechanics (8.08%) and disability sports (21.21%). Samples of individuals with physical disabilities (17.89%), different disability categories (14.73%) and mental retardation/ intellectual disability (12.63%) were reported more often. For the quantitative vs qualitative distinction,...
ATTITUDES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS (LAST UNIVERSITY YEAR) AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS TOWARD TEACHING CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN GENERAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN BULGARIA
Anna Petkova, Martin Kudláček, Elena Nikolova
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 5, 82-98 (2012) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2012.010
Attitudes of teachers is an important determinant of behavior in educational settings (Avramidis & Norwich, 2002), and on going discussion suggests it is possible to predict behavior from intentions (Ajzen, 2005). The purpose of this study was to describe the attitudes and predictors of intention toward inclusion of students with physical disabilities in general physical education classes of Bulgarian physical education teachers (PET) and last year university students (LYUS). The ATIPDPE-BG instrument was used to measure attitudes of LYUS from the National Sports Academy "Vassil Levski", Sofia, Bulgaria and Bulgarian PET. Participants were in total...
Evaluation of susceptibility to injuries resulting from falls of children with visual impairment
Dariusz Boguszewski, Martyna Zabłocka, Jakub Grzegorz Adamczyk, Katarzyna Boguszewska
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 6, 7-16 (2013) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2013.001
The main purpose of the study was the analysis of safe falling skills visually impaired children. An attempt has been made to examine the relationship between ability of safe falls and occurrence injuries from the effect of falls. 103 children (10-16 years old) were in research and control groups. In the research group (Group I) was 39 visually impaired pupils, in control group (Group II) 64 sighted in a proper manner. Test of Susceptibility to Injury During the Falls (TSIDF) by Kalina and interview directed to determine the number and frequency of falls and their consequences were used as a research tools. There were 578 falls and 176 injuries resulting...
LEARNING TO BECOME A TEAM PLAYER. SITUATED LEARNING IN PARALYMPIC SLEDGE HOCKEY
Espen Hegde,, Øyvind F. Standal
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 6, 30-42 (2013) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2013.003
Over the past three decades, the academic interest in the field of physical activity and disability has expanded significantly (Thomas, & Smith, 2009). One aspect that has received less attention is the internal dynamics of sport teams of disabled athletes. The purpose of this study is to investigate social learning processes that take place in Paralympic team sport contexts. Using a qualitative approach within the framework of situated learning (Lave, & Wenger, 1991), a group of sledge hockey players was interviewed individually regarding their personal initiation and development within the team. Two primary themes emerged from the data analysis;...
DISABILITY AWARENESS PROGRAM IN A SUMMER CAMP
Christina Papaioannou, Christina Evaggelinou, Vassilis Barkoukis, Martin E. Block
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 6, 19-28 (2013) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2013.007
The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of a disability awareness program on attitudes of children without disabilities toward the inclusion of peers with disabilities in a summer camp. Three hundred eighty seven campers without disabilities attending a non-inclusive summer camp participated in the study. Participants were divided into control (n = 190) and experimental group (n = 197). The control group followed the camp's program, while the experimental group attended a disability awareness program alongside to the camp's regular program. Participants completed twice the "Children's Attitude towards Integrated Physical Education -...
PREDICTORS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG CZECH AND AMERICAN CHILDREN WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT
Jeffrey J. Martin, Deborah R. Shapiro, Eva Prokesova
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 6, 38-47 (2013) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2013.009
Research is scarce in relation to using social-cognitive theory inclusive of social-cognitive, affective and environmental constructs to predict physical activity (PA) and fitness with hearing impaired (HI) children. Hence, the purpose of our investigation was to evaluate the ability of social cognitive variables (e.g., self-efficacy and social support), environmental (i.e., time outside) and affective constructs (e.g., physical activity enjoyment) to predict PA. Children from the Czech Republic and the USA (N = 64, M age = 14.1) with hearing impairments completed questionnaires assessing predictor variables and PA. Using multiple regression analyses...
POSTURAL STABILITY, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AEROBIC CAPACITY AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Sven Blomqvist, Anita Wester, Elin Persson, Hillevi Sundkvist, Gunnevi Sundelin, Börje Rehn
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 7, 22-30 (2014) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2014.002
Previous studies show that people with intellectual disability (ID) appear to have impaired postural stability,a lower level of physical activity, and lower aerobic capacity compared to persons without ID, limitationsthat could affect their health. This study investigates these physical functions and their associations in agroup of young people with ID compared to an age-matched group without ID. In total, this cross-sectionalstudy included 106 high school students (16-20 years): 57 students with mild to moderate ID and 49 agematchedstudents without ID (control group). Tests were performed for postural stability, level of physicalactivity, and aerobic...
Parents Motivation for Participation in Physical Activity for Children with Impairments
Wei-Ru Andy Yao, Deborah R. Shapiro, Chu-Min Liao
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 9, 15-26 (2016) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2016.002
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of impairment type, child's gender, and parent's gender on parent's motives for letting their children with various impairments participate in physical activity. Participants were 184 Taiwanese parents (n=78 fathers, n=106 mothers) of elementary school age children with impairments. Parents' motives were assessed using the revised Exercise Participation Motives (EPM) scale (Wu & Liao, 2011). Parents rated personal fitness and skill improvement, positive emotion and friendship, and teamwork as the top three reasons for their child's participation in physical activity. Differences in parents' motives...
Fundamental motor skills in the first year of school: Associations with prematurity and disability
Viviene Anne Temple, Danielle Guerra, Lizette Larocque, Jeff R. Crane, Erin Sloan, Lynneth Stuart-Hill
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 10, 3-9 (2017) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2017.001
Given the importance of fundamental motor skill proficiency for children's participation in games, sports, and physical activity; our aim was to concurrently examine the fundamental motor skill proficiency of children living with a disability, children born prematurely, and children born full-term without a disability in their first year of school (kindergarten). Participants were 260 children (mean age = 5y9m; boys = 52%); 33 were born prematurely and 12 children lived with a disability. Motor skills were assessed during physical education using the Test of Gross Motor Development-2, and parent reports were used to indicate disability and prematurity...
Further Validation of the Leisure Time Physical Activity Instrument in People with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Jessica M. Brooks, Emre Umucu, Daniel Eagle, Blaise Morrison, Chungyi Chiu, Erin Moser, Fong Chan
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 11, 3 (2018) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2018.005
The study purpose was to examine the convergent and discriminant validity of the Leisure Time Physical Activity Instrument (LTPAI). This cross-sectional study included 211 adults with chronic pain from U.S. clinics and community networks. Data were collected on the LTPAI and other similar and distinct self-report measures and assessed using multivariate analysis of variance and bivariate correlations. Physical activity levels were higher in action and maintenance stages for physical activity behavior readiness compared to earlier stages of change. Physical activity was also associated with intrinsic motivation for exercise, self-efficacy for exercise,...
New Era of EUJAPA
Pauli Rintala
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 11, 5 (2018) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2019.001
Editorial
Initial steps towards evidenced-based classification for Taekwondo poomsae athletes with intellectual impairments: a pilot study
Ivan Vivaracho, Yves Vanlandewijck, Debbie Van Biesen
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 11, 6 (2018) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2018.006
The Paralympic classification process for athletes with intellectual impairments (II) requires sport-specific testing, developed on the basis of evidence about the impact of the underlying impairment on the performance in that sport. The main purpose of this explorative study was to assess the feasibility, reliability and validity of a novel taekwondo poomsae test in a sample of Taekwondo poomsae athletes with II. The second purpose was to determine to what extent cognitive aspects of sports intelligence are related to poomsae performance. The final purpose was to understand the relationship between generic working memory and poomsae specific...
Preparation for ISAPA 2021 in the midst of COVID-19
Pauli Rintala
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 13, 7 (2020) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2020.013
Editorial for Volume 13, Issue 2, 2020
Parent perceptions of motor competence in children with charge syndrome
Pamela Beach, Alexandra Stribing, Melanie Perreault, Lauren Lieberman
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 14, 13 (2021) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2021.005
CHARGE Syndrome (CS) is a low incidence disorder with unique characteristics including deafblindness, growth deficiencies, heart defects, and atresia choanae. The purpose of this study was to examine parents’ perceptions of motor competence in their child with CS as well as the value and support they provide on motor competence compared to parents of children without disabilities. Parents of 33 children with CS (Mage = 6.8 years SD=2.6) and parents of 38 peers without disabilities (Mage = 7.0 years SD=2.3) completed a demographic and a 32-item parents’ perception questionnaire regarding their confidence in their child’s motor competence....
PERCEIVED COMPETENCE AND SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE ASSESSMENT IN PORTUGUESE YOUNG STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT DOWN SYNDROME: A PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS
Maria João Campos, José Pedro Ferreira, Pedro Miguel Gaspar, José Irineu Gorla
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 1, 51-61 (2008) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2008.004
The study of self-perceptions in groups with disability is an emergent area of research in Portugal and additional evidence is needed concerning Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance of young students with Down Syndrome (DS). The main purpose of this research was to examine the reliability of a Portuguese version of the Dutch Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance (Vermeer & Veenhof, 1997) to be used in children with and without DS. A second purpose was to assess hypothetical differences in Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance among young male and female students with and without DS. Two groups were analysed including...
MOTOR SKILLS OF YOUNG ADULTS WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Erwin Borremans, Pauli Rintala, Jeffrey A. McCubbin
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 2, 21-33 (2009) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2009.002
Motor skill difficulties are mentioned as a common feature of Asperger syndrome (AS) but specific information regarding young adults is scarce. The purposes of this study were: to compare the motor skills of young adults with AS with age and gender matched controls using the updated version of the standardized Movement Assessment battery for children (M-ABC-II), and to compare the motor skills between younger and older participants within both groups (index and control group). Additionally validity and reliability of the M-ABC-II for use with the present population were explored. Young adults with AS performed these motor tasks at a remarkably lower...
EFFECTIVENESS OF AN EXERCISE TRAINING PROGRAM ON YOUTH WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME
Erwin Borremans, Pauli Rintala, Marko Kielinen
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 2, 14-25 (2009) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2009.006
Although exercise training programs are effective in improving physical fitness and motor competence in typically developing youth, insufficient data of the impact of interventions are available in youth with Asperger syndrome (AS). The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of an exercise program as part of an ongoing vocational training program for adolescents with AS on motor competence and physical fitness. Twenty adolescents with AS (mean age = 16.8yrs) were enrolled in this study. A quasi-experimental nonequivalent-control-group design with a follow-up measurement over a period of six months was followed. The intervention group received...
THE ANALYSIS OF INDIVIDUAL SKILLS OF ICE SLEDGE HOCKEY PLAYERS AT THE TORINO 2006 PARALYMPIC TOURNAMENT
Martin Kudláček, Isabella Dalbesio, Zbyněk Janečka, Yves Vanlandewijck, Emma Beckman
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 2, 39-48 (2009) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2009.008
Ice Sledge Hockey is one of the fastest growing winter Paralympic sports. There has been little research performed on ice sledge hockey and consequently the information on performance parameters is scarce. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in the level of individual ice sledge hockey skills among players of eight teams participating in Paralympic tournament Torino 2006 using observation protocol for assessment of key technical skills in Ice Sledge Hockey (Beckman, Kudláček & Vanlandewijck, 2007). The players involved in this study were players from Paralympic tournament. Four of the five best players are from Canada...
FREEZING OF GAIT IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE: IMPACT ON FALLS RISK, WALKING AIDS UTILIZATION, AND ASSISTANCE-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR
Ehab Georgy
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 3, 49-59 (2010) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2010.004
Freezing of Gait (FOG) is one of the most disturbing symptoms in advanced stage of Parkinson's disease (PD) that is strongly associated with recurrent falls and reduced functional independence. The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of FOG on mobility in terms of risk of falls, walking aids utilization and assistance-seeking behaviour by comparing freezers (FRs) and nonfreezers (NFRs). Clinical and demographic data, including disease duration, stage and characteristics, cognition, edication, history of falls, walking aids utilization, and assistanceseeking behaviour was collected from 102 subjects with PD from three medical centres in...
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF THE PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE PORTUGUESE VERSION OF THE TEST OF PERFORMANCE STRATEGIES (TOPSp) IN ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES
Tânia Lima Bastos, Rui Corredeira, Michel Probst, António Manuel Fonseca
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 5, 7-21 (2012) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2012.006
The importance of psychological preparation in the success of athletes is well accepted. However, it still remains a lack of valid and reliable instruments to assess the athletes' psychological skills. The goal of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of a preliminary Portuguese version of the Test of Performance Strategies (TOPSp) in athletes with disabilities. Seventy athletes (age M=33.3 yrs; SD=12.2 yrs) completed the TOPSp. The questionnaire was translated following the methodological suggestion of Vallerand (1989). The internal consistency of the subscales of the TOPSp was acceptable (α=.60-.81), with the exception of automaticity...
EXAMING CURRENT PROVISION, PRACTICE AND EXPERIENCE OF INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING PROVIDERS IN IRELAND PREPARING PRE SERVICE TEACHERS FOR THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES
Susan Crawford, R O'Reilly, N Flanagan
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 5, 23-44 (2012) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2012.007
Research from an international perspective in relation to the preparation of pre service teachers in physical education and special educational needs indicates that initial teacher training providers are inconsistent in the amount of time spent addressing the issue and the nature of curricular content (Vickerman, 2007). In Ireland, research of Meegan and MacPhail (2005) and Crawford (2011) indicates that physical education teachers do not feel adequately prepared to accommodate students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in physical education classes. This study examined initial teacher training provision in Ireland in the training of pre service...
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES OF INCLUSIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A SELF-DETERMINATION SCALE
Cathy MacDonald, Greg Reid
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 6, 43-56 (2013) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2013.004
The purpose of the research was to develop and validate the Self-Determination Scale for Physical Education (SDS-PE) to determine the extent to which physical education teachers of students with and without a disability foster self-determination. Wehmeyer's (2007) model of self-determination was used as a guiding framework. The research consisted of two phases. First, evidence based on test contents was established. Second, the internal structure of the scale was investigated via factor analysis and reliability was assessed. Three of the four anticipated subscales emerged: autonomy, psychological empowerment, and self-realization. Internal consistency...
THE STATE OF INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN GENERAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN PRAGUE AND CENTRAL BOHEMIAN REGION
Lucie Rybová, Martin Kudlacek
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 6, 57-61 (2013) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2013.005
Inclusion of students with physical disabilities in general schools in the Czech Republic has become widespread educational policy. On the other hand inclusion of these students in general physical education is often overlooked or underestimated. In order to understand this phenomenon in the Czech Republic we must conduct series of survey studies, this being one of them. The purpose of this study was to describe State of Inclusion of Students with Physical Disabilities in General Physical Education in Prague and Central Bohemian region. We used the descriptive study based on survey, which took part in schools with integrated pupils with disability...