Abstract
Research states that high frequency and duration of participation in adaptive sports for those with a physical disability has been found to benefit participants’ quality of life physically, emotionally, cognitively, socially, and psychologically (Townsend et al., 2020).
Research shows that participation of those who are physically disabled in adaptive sports can positively increase self-image, self-efficacy, confidence, and other psychological components.
Objectives:
Create and implement a sustainable, inclusive, multifaceted, multidisciplinary adaptive sports program to improve engagement, life roles, psychological and physiological factors, and quality of life in those with physical disabilities at JWU, in RI and neighboring states.
To improve the overall quality of life - self-concept, physical, social, and mental health factors - in individuals with disability through empowerment in sports.
Try to reach as many individuals as possible within Southern New England and provide the most improvement and engagement in psychosocial and physical development through adaptive sports.
Graduation Date
2023
Document Type
Poster
Recommended Citation
Corsinetti, Francesca OT/S; Laferrier, Justin PT, PhD, NCS, OCS, SCS, ATP, CSCS, AIB-VR; and Dawes, Monique OTD, OTR/L, CPAM, "Development & Implementation of an Adaptive Sports Program at Johnson & Wales University" (2023). Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstones. 12.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/otd_capstone/12
