Addressing the Recreational Sports Needs of Students with Physical Disabilities

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-76
Author(s):  
Jan S. Hodges
Keyword(s):  
Nontraditional Students ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Traditional Students ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Recreational Sports ◽  
Sports Programs ◽  
Perceived Acceptance ◽  
Depth Interviews

Recreational sports programs have historically been planned to meet the needs of traditional-aged students, residing on or near campus. Recent research has indicated that nontraditional students utilize campus programs differently than do traditional students. Little research has been done, however, concerning the needs of students with disabilities. As the number of these students on the college campus continues to increase, recreational sports personnel will come under increasing pressure to meet their needs. Through in-depth interviews, sixteen students with disabilities shared their perceptions of what influenced their campus recreational sports participation. Because only a few students have ever participated in a campus sponsored recreation program, much of the interview focus was on constraints. Three major themes emerged from the data: interest and awareness; perceived acceptance by peers; and opportunity. These themes are discussed and implications for future recreational sports planning identified.

Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Campus Recreational Sports Programs

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
Frederick P. Green ◽  
Valerie De Coux
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Recreational Sports ◽  
Sports Programs

The Contribution of Campus Recreational Sports Participation to Perceived Sense of Campus Community

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Elkins ◽  
Scott A. Forrester ◽  
Amelia V. Noël-Elkins
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Recreational Sports ◽  
Campus Community ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Dean Of Students ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
Sports Programs ◽  
On Line ◽  
Residential Experience

Out-of-class involvement provides students with opportunities for rich social lives which, according to Cheng (2004), are closely associated with sense of campus community. Based on Astin's (1984) Theory of Involvement, and Boyer's (1990) principles of community, the purpose of this study was to examine the degree to which involvement in campus recreational sports programs is associated with students' perceived sense of campus community. Three hundred and thirty respondents completed an on-line questionnaire which consisted of demographics and questions related to their out-of-class involvement in 14 areas as identified by the institutions' Dean of Students Office, and a 25-item sense of community scale developed by Cheng (2004). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to examine the underlying factor structure of the sense of community scale. The six factors extracted from the EFA served as independent variables in a multiple regression analysis used to predict student perceived sense of campus community using a sample of 125 participants in campus recreational sports. In addition, participation levels in campus recreational sports were used to measure differences in perceived sense of campus community based on involvement using a multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Results suggest participation in campus recreational sports significantly predicted a sense of community within the diversity and acceptance factor. In addition, students who participated in campus recreational sports perceived a greater sense of campus community based on the residential experience factor when compared with those students who did not participate.

The Social Benefits of Intramural Sports

NASPA Journal ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Artinger ◽  
Lisa Clapham ◽  
Carla Hunt ◽  
Matthew Meigs ◽  
Nadia Milord ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Recreational Sports ◽  
Intramural Sports ◽  
Institutional Goals ◽  
The Social ◽  
Sports Programs ◽  
Students First

One of the distinguishing features of collegiate student recreational sports complexes is the sense of community that is intentionally introduced in the programs and services that occur within these facilities. Intramural sports programs provide a powerful medium for student interaction (Belch, Gebel, & Mass, 2001). This study was designed to examine the social benefits of intramural sports participation for undergraduate students at a midsized postsecondary institution. Surveys were randomly distributed to students (N = 349) participating in a variety of intramural sports programs. There were a number of significant differences in the reported social benefits of intramural sports participation between on-campus and off-campus students, first- and fourth-year students, males and females, and differences in reported social benefits based on the number of intramural sports played. Recreational sports programs should be linking participation in intramural sports with broader institutional goals of retention by emphasizing their role in socially integrating students into the university through participation in various recreational sports offerings. Suggestions for future research are made in the context of the limitations of the study.

Using past Campus Recreational Sports Participation to Explain Current Physical Activity Levels of Alumni

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Forrester ◽  
Craig M. Ross ◽  
Stacey Hall ◽  
Chris Geary
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Recreational Sports ◽  
Sports Involvement ◽  
Sports Programs ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the role of past recreational sports involvement during the college years in explaining current physical activity patterns in college alumni. Subjects ( n = 311) completed a mailed questionnaire about their current physical activity levels and past campus recreational sports participation that measured (1) the breadth, depth, and quality of past recreational sports involvement and (2) the current level of exercise or physical activity. Overall, the results of the study revealed that over 77% of the respondents agreed that their involvement in recreational sports during college positively influenced their current physical activity levels. Increasing both the depth and breadth of physical activity for students while in college, and more importantly, beyond the college years, is an important goal for campus recreational sports programs.

scholarly journals Inclusive Education: Perception of Visually Impaired Students, Students Without Disability, and Teachers in Ghana

SAGE Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824401880779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Asamoah ◽  
Kwadwo Ofori-Dua ◽  
Ebenezer Cudjoe ◽  
Alhassan Abdullah ◽  
Joy Ato Nyarko
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
Equal Educational Opportunities ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this study is to investigate the perception of visually impaired students, their peers without disabilities, and teachers about inclusive education, focusing on a second cycle educational institution in the Eastern region of Ghana implementing inclusive education for the visually impaired. In this study, we collected data from 23 visually impaired students, 27 students without disabilities, and 19 teachers in the inclusive school. Data were collected through semistructured in-depth interviews. This study followed a phenomenological approach, reporting findings from participants’ own words. The study findings revealed that visually impaired students and some teachers supported inclusion while a number of students without disabilities disliked the practice. Some teachers indicated that the idea of inclusive education is a good way to ensure equal educational opportunities. The study concludes that Ghanaian teachers in inclusive schools should be equipped with training to teach students with disabilities.

scholarly journals Coping Strategies Used By Students with Disabilities in Managing Social and Higher Educational Experiences

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Nageswara Rao Ambati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study attempts to understand social and educational experiences of students with disabilities in institutions of higher education and is exploratory in nature. To understand the educational experiences of these students, it is not enough to know only the availability of services and resources. It is also necessary to understand the students personally, and the circumstances in which they live. To answer the research questions posed in this study, the researcher has used mixed methods and three universities were selected through purposive sampling in so as to gain maximum diverse variation. For this study, in-depth interviews were conducted with hundred students with disabilities in selected universities in Andhra Pradesh, India. In this study, quantitative and qualitative data analyses were used and in most cases quotes of real text for each theme were maintained and used extensively. The findings of the study show the students were very categorical about their special needs in order to achieve their goals. A greater understanding has been gained regarding coping strategies adopted by them to manage their higher education needs. Based on findings of the study the researcher has brought out the factors which influence the creation of an inclusive environment in institutions of higher education.

Readability of Waiver of Liability Forms Used in Collegiate Intramural and Recreational Sports Programs

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin J. White ◽  
Bradley J. Cardinal
Keyword(s):  
Grade Level ◽  
Ninth Grade ◽  
Reading Level ◽  
Recreational Sports ◽  
Intended Audience ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Sports Programs ◽  
Micro Power ◽  
Grade Reading Level

Waiver of liability forms should be written at a reading level consistent with that of the intended audience. On average, students read three grade levels below the last grade they completed in school. Therefore, waivers should be written no higher then the ninth-grade level. The main goal of this study was to assess the reading level of intramural and recreational sport waiver of liability forms, compared to the ninth-grade level. Nine NIRSA member schools and nine non-NIRSA member schools were randomly selected from each of NIRSA's six regions. Readability was assessed using the Readability Calculation software (Micro Power & Light, Dallas, TX) for MacIntosh. A one-sample t-test was performed to compare the forms to the ninth-grade reading level. Forms were written significantly higher than the ninth-grade level (t[26]=14.53, p<.0001). An analysis of variance was performed to assess possible moderating variables. No significant differences were found. Font size was also measured, and forms were found to have been written at a significantly higher level then the recommended 12-point font (t[28]=-2.88, p<.01). This study brings into question the efficacy of waiver of liability forms used in many collegiate/university intramural and recreational sports programs.

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