European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity, 2014 (vol. 7), issue 2
EXTREME SPORT AND RECONSTRUCTION OF IDENTITY IN PERSONS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES (SCI)
Suzanna Tangen, Martin Kudlacek
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 7, 3-12 (2014) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2014.006 
This study aims to explore the meaning extreme sport have to the reconstruction of identity in persons who have sustained spinal cord injuries (SCI). Psychological well- being in persons with spinal cord injury is of crucial matter. Suicide rate in persons with SCI are reported to be three times higher than the average population. This study have a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach, where 4 extreme skiers, recruited from the "WY All Mountain Ski Camp" in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA where interviewed. Data triangulation consists of 5 additional sources of data, instructor interview, voluntary assistant interview, field journal, including...
EFFECTIVE PRACTICES OF COACHING DISABILITY SPORT
Jeffrey John Martin, Laurel Whalen
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 7, 13-23 (2014) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2014.007
One of the most critical factors of sport performance is coaching. In this review paper we examine the pertinent literature on the historical trends in disability sport to provide discussion on the following: a) the negative ramifications (e.g., over-training, failing to taper) athletes often experience when they perform without a coach, b) the perceived challenges (e.g., not understanding an athlete's disability) of disability sport coaching of high-level coaches, c) the positive outcomes athletes experience (e.g., increased motivation and autonomy) when they have good quality coaching, and d) the necessary competencies (e.g., understanding the psychology...
A CONTRIBUTION TO DESIGNING EFFECTIVE AND ENJOYABLE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA
Eluana Gomes, Tânia Bastos, Michel Probst, José Carlos Ribeiro, Gustavo Silva, Rui Corredeira
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 7, 24-31 (2014) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2014.008
Schizophrenia is one of the most debilitating diseases among psychiatric disorders. Additionally, these individuals present high mortality rates and sedentary lifestyles. Physical activity is an important factor for reducing morbidity and mortality among individuals with schizophrenia. However, to develop motivational strategies to increase the participation of individuals with schizophrenia in physical activity is necessary. The goal of this pilot study was to determine which type of physical activity (walking, dancing and small-sided games) is the most enjoyable and effective for individuals with schizophrenia. Nine outpatients with schizophrenia...
SELF-EFFICACY OF PRE-SERVICE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER TOWARD TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN GENERAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN SERBIA
Luka Jovanović, Martin Kudláček, Martin E. Block, Ivana Djordjević
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 7, 32-46 (2014) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2014.009
The aim of this research is to determine the level of self-efficacy among students studying Sport and Physical Education at the three Universities in Serbia, toward teaching students with intellectual disabilities (ID), physical disabilities (PD) or visual impairment (VI) in GPE classes in Serbia. Participants were 120 students (75 males and 45 females) mean age ± 22.85at the last year at Faculty of Sport and Physical Education from University of Belgrade (UBG), University of Nis (UNI) and University of Novi Sad (UNS). Situational-specificSelf-Efficacy and PhysicalEducatorsScale (SE-PETE-D, Block, Hutzler, Barak&Klavina, 2013) was used to...