The combination of physical activity and being in nature is recognized as providing a range
of significant benefits. The objective of this literature review was to compile an overview of …

Recreational therapists and other helping professionals have used animal-assisted
therapies in the treatment of multiple psychological and physical issues. In the case of …

Non-motorized water sports requiring physical efforts such as swimming, scuba diving,
kayaking, sailing and surfing are becoming increasingly popular in Mediterranean marine …

Participating in outdoor sports in blue spaces is recognized to produce a range of significant
social benefits. This case study empirically analyzes the social benefits associated with the …

The expansion of surfing as a multibillion‐dollar industry and sport has, on the one hand,
increased awareness about threats posed to marine and coastal environments, but has also …

The Surf-Salva Camp 2016 project aimed at promoting social inclusion, wellbeing, and
mental health, as well as developing beach security values and social citizenship in children …

The purpose of this study is to examine intention to travel to accessible accommodations by
families of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the influence of travel …

This mixed-method case study analyzes the effectiveness of an educational module
combining different methodologies within the transformative learning approach to foster …

Accessible tourism constitutes a current social priority for the World Tourism Organization
and the European Network for Accessible Tourism. Trips to the beach are beneficial in terms …

Objective This study aims to investigate potential therapeutic pathways and barriers to
participation in a surf therapy program for youth at risk of mental health problems from the …