Vol. 7 No. 2 (2022): March-April
Original Articles

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARD DISABLED PERSONS AND DISABILITY SPORT VOLUNTEERISM

Michael David Lee
University of California, Irvine
Mary Elizabeth Lee
Department of Physics, University of Massachusetts USA
Melissa Ann Lee
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Published 2023-09-13

Keywords

  • Disability sports,
  • Rehabilitation,
  • Recreation,
  • Competition,
  • Modification of rules

How to Cite

Lee, M. D., Lee, M. E., & Lee, M. A. (2023). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARD DISABLED PERSONS AND DISABILITY SPORT VOLUNTEERISM. American Journal of Medical and Physical Education, 7(2), 13–28. Retrieved from https://topjournals.org/index.php/AJMPE/article/view/349

Abstract

Disability sports are designed for people with disabilities to participate in physical activity and competition. They have evolved from a rehabilitation focus to include recreation and competition. The modification of rules, regulations, and equipment has allowed disabled athletes to participate in a variety of sports. The benefits of disability sports include improved rehabilitation, reduced stress, increased independence, and social interaction