Reverse Integration in Wheelchair Basketball: Stakeholders' Understanding in Elite and Recreational Sporting Communities

Michele Verdonck; Jacquie Ripat; Peita-Maree Clark; Florin Oprescu; Marion Gray; Lisa Jane Chaffey; Bridie Kean

doi:10.1123/apaq.2019-0082

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Reverse Integration in Wheelchair Basketball: Stakeholders' Understanding in Elite and Recreational Sporting Communities

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Reverse Integration in Wheelchair Basketball: Stakeholders' Understanding in Elite and Recreational Sporting Communities

Michele Verdonck, Jacquie Ripat, Peita-Maree Clark, Florin Oprescu, Marion Gray, Lisa Jane Chaffey and Bridie Kean

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, Vol.38(1), pp.25-42

2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2019-0082

PMID: 33207312

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adaptive sport

disability

equity

inclusion

parasport

UniSC Diversity Area - Disability and Inclusion

Wheelchair basketball (WCBB) often includes reverse integration (RI), defined as the inclusion of athletes without impairment in a sport traditionally aimed at athletes with an impairment. This study explored how RI in WCBB was understood by internal stakeholders. Data were gathered from athletes, coaches, and administrators at an Australian club competition and at a Canadian elite training center. Analysis of semistructured interviews with 29 participants led to the identification of eight themes. Collectively, the findings showed that RI was embedded within WCBB, RI was considered to be a way to advance the growth and improve the quality of WCBB as well as a way to increase awareness of WCBB and disability. There were some concerns that RI may not be equitable, as WCBB is a “disability sport.” Stakeholders’ perspectives on RI could provide useful information for sport policymakers, managers, administrators, sports organizations, and athletes interested in further developing WCBB.

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Title: Reverse Integration in Wheelchair Basketball: Stakeholders' Understanding in Elite and Recreational Sporting Communities
Authors: Michele Verdonck (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Jacquie Ripat (Author) - University of Manitoba
Peita-Maree Clark (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Florin Oprescu (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Marion Gray (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Lisa Jane Chaffey (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Bridie Kean (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Publication details: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, Vol.38(1), pp.25-42
Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Date published: 2021
DOI: 10.1123/apaq.2019-0082
ISSN: 1543-2777
PMID: 33207312
Organisation Unit: School of Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Engage Research Lab; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99489707302621
Output Type: Journal article

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