Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 12:41:00
Major
Exercise Science - PrePhysical Therapy
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2019
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify any correlation between quality of life and adaptive sport participation in individuals with disability. Methods: A questionnaire including the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life - BREF questionnaire and an adaptive sports impact questionnaire were electronically distributed to adults participating in an adaptive sport program. Athletes participating in the adaptive sport program’s wheelchair rugby team completed skill assessments that were examined for changes in physical domain. Results: All participants (n=11) rated their quality of life good or very good. Participants performed best in the environmental and physical domains of the WHOQOL-BREF. Skill assessment data showed only some improvements in physical skill data. Conclusion: Adaptive sport participation was found to correlate with high quality of life; duration of participation did not affect scores. Adaptive sports were found to increase environmental, physical, and social domains of wellness.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Ronald Otterstetter
First Reader
Dr. John Roncone
Second Reader
Barbara Jackson
Recommended Citation
Reljin, Victoria, "Effects of Adaptive Sports on Quality of Life in Individuals with Disability" (2019). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 822.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/822