The Palgrave Handbook of Disability Sport in Europe: Policies, Structures and Participation

van Lindert, Caroline; Scheerder, Jeroen; Brittain, Ian

This handbook explores the various ways in which disability sport is governed and organised across Europe, as well as examining the extent to which persons with a disability participate in sport at the grassroots level. Based upon a solid theoretical framework and up-to-date data, the 19 country-specific chapters in this handbook give a comparative overview of the structuring, steering and supporting elements of disability sport policy and sport participation levels amongst persons with a disability, as well as the extent to which countries adopt policies to promote inclusion in sport in this population. A multitude of authors also identify the various methods and challenges in collecting sport participation data with regard to persons with a disability. This handbook will be a valuable resource for academic study across a range of sport and disability related programs, as well as a point of reference for researchers and policymakers working in this area.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2023-06-29

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031217586

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-21759-3

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 613