Abstract:
Accessible and inclusive participation in sport can provide significant physical, psychological, and social benefits to Deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) athletes. To understand how to facilitate these benefits, the researchers explored the lived physical education and sport experiences of D/HH collegiate athletes. Six athletes representing six sports were recruited and interviewed. Utilizing an interpretative phenomenological analysis approach to guide data collection, analysis, and interpretation, the researchers found five major themes: Self-Advocating for Awareness, Finding Meaningful Conversations, Overcoming Challenges, Seeking Community Connection, and Escaping Through Physical Activity. These themes illustrate the influence of accessibility and inclusion on the participants\' sport experiences as well as the impact of the disability awareness of their coaches and peers. D/HH athletes and their coaches and teammates should work to overcome barriers to accessibility and inclusion to ensure the maximum benefit of being on a college sports team.
摘要:
无障碍和包容性地参与体育运动可以提供重要的身体,心理,以及对聋人或重听(D/HH)运动员的社会效益。要了解如何促进这些好处,研究人员探索了D/HH大学运动员的现场体育教育和运动经历。招募并采访了代表六项运动的六名运动员。利用解释性现象学分析方法指导数据收集,分析,和解释,研究人员发现了五个主要主题:自我倡导意识,寻找有意义的对话,克服挑战,寻求社区联系,通过身体活动逃避。这些主题说明了可访问性和包容性对参与者运动体验的影响,以及他们的教练和同龄人的残疾意识的影响。D/HH运动员及其教练和队友应努力克服无障碍和包容性的障碍,以确保大学运动队的最大利益。