Motivation of disabled athletes to participate in triathlons.
25 competitors in the Fifth National Triathlon for the Physically Challenged responded to a questionnaire regarding their previous and current exercise and participation in sports. Analysis showed that the majority had been active before the onset of disability and that the encouragement and motivation provided by other physically disabled individuals was the consistent factor in their own initial rehabilitation and subsequent participation in sports.
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Human Performance Department, San Jose State University, CA 95192-0054.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012803:Sick Role; D012951:Socialization; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013177:Sports