Perception about sports among physically disabled sports participants

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore the perception about sports among physically disabled sports participants. Objectives: To identify the important factors that influenced them in disability sports, to figure out the benefit they have got from sports, to determine their satisfaction level as participant. Methodology: Qualitative research approach was applied with open ended question form. Total number of sample was 10 spinal cord injury patient with age ranging (18-21. Seven male (70%) and three female (30%) was involved with. Results: Most of the participant prefer disability sports because it is an activity of daily living of rehabilitation, huge opportunity to express him/herself, publicity of sports disability sports, most of them were satisfied but not sure about the future and their life style, some of them were not satisfied earlier, most of them were confident and states increased opportunity will increase their confident level. They perceived problems like lack of opportunities to express them and lack of knowledge about disability sports among people. Conclusion: It can be said that ninety two percent participants are satisfied and confident to their health status. But facing a lot of obstacles and difficulties like lack of opportunities for female participants, lack of knowledge among people and other patient. So more orientation in people about disability sports is recommended. It is good news that disability sports are becoming popular for SCI patients rehabilitation in Bangladesh, but more specific guideline was needed. So more specification of about disability sports should be included. Keyword: Perception, Disability sports, physically disabled participants.