The health benefits of regular recreational physical activity are well known in reducing
secondary health consequences of a sedentary lifestyle in the general population. However …

Participation in recreational and competitive sports at an early age has long been touted as
a positive influence on growth and development, and for fostering lifelong healthy lifestyles …

Background Although participation in adaptive sports offers numerous benefits for persons
with disabilities, a substantial number of eligible persons do not take part. Previous studies …

The purpose of the study was to examine perceived outcomes of participation in a
community-based therapeutic recreation and adapted sports program on the quality of life …

Physical activity and exercise is the mainstay of chronic disease prevention and health
maintenance for all people with and without a disability, and clear evidence exists of the …

Purpose. This study sought to examine the effect of adaptive sports participation on athletic
identity and influence on quality of life (QOL) for individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) …

BACKGROUND: The lack of controlled trials in the relationship between participation in
adapted sports, and quality of life (QoL) and life satisfaction in people with physical …

Background Sports participation has many physical and mental health benefits for
individuals with a disability including improved functionality and reduced anxiety, yet a large …

Background Adapted sport, with its recreational, therapeutic, and competitive characteristics
is increasingly serving as a forum through which to develop and maintain physical and …

The purpose of this study was to examine changes in quality of life, mood states, and sports
related competence for veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring …