Sport and Adapted Physical Activity (APA)

Sport can play a key role in the lives of people with and without disabilities. Find out more in this section on the benefits of sport and adapted physical activity (APA) as well as the opportunities and barriers people with disabilities face when participating in these activities.

The Role of Sport and Adapted Physical Activity for People with Disabilities

Sport can play a role in improving the lives of people with and without disabilities. Find out more on the challenges and opportunities in disability sport and its impact on well-being...
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Opportunities for Participation

Athletes with disabilities are increasingly participating in disability sport. Find out more about existing competitions and how much participation there is from developing countries...
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Barriers to Participation

People with a disability often face additional barriers to participation in sport. Find out more on these barriers, additional challenges in developing countries and overcoming them...
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Project Case Studies

How is sport used to help to empower people living with disabilities? Find out more from practical examples of how this works... Read More
 
 

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