PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Juarez, Gardenia
AU  - Blagrave, Josephine
AU  - Zuest, Luciana
AU  - Patton, Kevin
TI  - Using a university service-learning program to explore the experiences of older adult participants with physical disabilities
DP  - 2023 Jan 1
TA  - European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity
PG  - 6--6
VI  - 16
IP  - 1
AID - 10.5507/euj.2022.010
IS  - 
AB  - Researchers have investigated older adults without physical disabilities in various physical activity (PA) programs. However, few studies have focused on older adults with physical disabilities. To the authors' knowledge, no studies have explored the experiences of this population in a university service-learning program. To that end, the purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of older adults with physical disabilities in a physical activity university service-learning program. A qualitative research design was used to explore the experiences of six adults with physical disabilities using open-ended interviews, program observations, and case file examinations. Participant responses fell into three themes: 1) Positive mental health; 2) Physical competence and confidence; and 3) Program vibe. In this exploratory study, adults with physical disabilities perceived both physical and mental benefits from participating in a physical activity service-learning program.