Competition for Special Populations: Personal Perspectives

Competitive opportunities for handicapped or disabled athletes are burgeoning. Different populations have different capabilities. Moderately (MO-MR) and mildly mentally retarded (MI-MR) athletes have unique abilities, and many physical educators, teachers, and volunteers spend countless hours prepar...

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Published in:Adapted physical activity quarterly 1985-01, Vol.2 (1), p.15-20
Main Author: Miles, Bruce H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Athletes with disabilities
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Summary:Competitive opportunities for handicapped or disabled athletes are burgeoning. Different populations have different capabilities. Moderately (MO-MR) and mildly mentally retarded (MI-MR) athletes have unique abilities, and many physical educators, teachers, and volunteers spend countless hours preparing individuals and teams for tournaments and competitions. Two models are presented to assist in assessing MO-MR and MI-MR athletes’ abilities and levels of social functioning. Additionally a hierarchy of motor performance environments is presented. Discussion entails proper placement of athletes in a motor performance environment after ability and social functioning assessments have been completed.
ISSN:0736-5829
1543-2777
DOI:10.1123/apaq.2.1.15