ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUARTERLY
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Research in Adapted Physical Practices.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Adapted Physical Activity Research:
The journal emphasizes studies that explore the adaptation of physical activities to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, ensuring they can participate meaningfully in physical education and sports. - Health and Functional Outcomes:
Research focusing on the health benefits and functional improvements resulting from adapted physical activity programs, particularly for populations with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other physical impairments. - Social Inclusion and Participation:
Exploring the role of adapted physical activities in promoting social inclusion, community engagement, and participation among individuals with disabilities. - Educational Strategies and Teacher Training:
The journal addresses the training needs of educators and coaches in delivering adapted physical education, highlighting effective strategies for teaching students with disabilities. - Policy and Advocacy:
Research that informs policy decisions and advocacy efforts aimed at improving access to physical activity opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital and Remote Interventions:
Research on digital platforms and remote activity interventions, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has gained traction, highlighting the potential for technology to support individuals with disabilities in maintaining physical activity. - Intersectionality in Disability Studies:
There is an emerging focus on intersectionality, examining how various identities (e.g., gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status) impact the experiences and outcomes of individuals with disabilities in physical activity contexts. - Community-Based Participatory Research:
An increase in studies employing community-based participatory research methods signifies a trend towards collaborative approaches that engage individuals with disabilities in the research process. - Mental Health and Well-Being:
Research exploring the mental health benefits of adapted physical activity has become more prominent, emphasizing the holistic impacts of physical activity on well-being for individuals with disabilities. - Qualitative Research Methods:
There is a growing trend towards qualitative research that captures the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities in adapted physical activity settings, providing deeper insights into personal and social dynamics.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Sports Models:
There seems to be a decline in research centered around traditional sports models for individuals with disabilities, as newer studies increasingly emphasize inclusive practices and community-based activities. - Generalized Motor Skill Development:
Research that broadly addresses motor skill development without specific adaptations for disabilities appears to be waning, suggesting a more focused approach on tailored interventions is now favored. - Single-Domain Interventions:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies that solely focus on one type of intervention (e.g., only strength training or only aerobic exercise) without integrating multi-faceted approaches that combine various activity types.
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