Leonardo Mataruna1, Daniel Range1, Andressa Guimaraes2, Thiago Melo2 1 Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relation, Coventry University, UK 2 Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Coventry University (Carnival Project), Brazil Citation: Mataruna, L., Range, D., Guimaraes, A., Melo, T. Rio 2016 and disability – an analysis of the Sport-For-Development discourse and the legacies […]
Chiaki Inoue1, Tanya Forneris1 1 School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Canada Citation: Inoue, C., Forneris, T. The role of Special Olympics in promoting social inclusion: An examination of stakeholder perceptions. Journal of Sport for Development. 2015; 3(5): 23-34. Download article as PDF Abstract In recent years, there has been an increase in research […]
Anjali J. Forber-Pratt1 1 Vanderbilt University, Department of Human & Organizational Development, USA Citation: Forber-Pratt., A.J. Paralympic Sport as a Vehicle for Social Change in Bermuda and Ghana. Journal of Sport for Development. 2015; 3(5): 35-49. Download article as PDF Abstract Background: Sport for persons with disabilities provides health, psychosocial well-being, and quality of life […]
Michael Cottingham1, Doug Blais2, Brian Gearity3, Kim Bogle2, Ryan Zapalac4 1 University of Houston, Department of Health and Human Performance, USA 2 Southern New Hampshire University, School of Business, USA 3 University of Denver, School of Psychology, USA 4 Sam Houston State University, Department of Health and Kinesiology, USA Citation: Cottingham, M., Blais, D., Gearity, […]
Publication of Volume 3, Issue 4 The Journal of Sport for Development (JSFD) is pleased to announce the publication of its fourth issue. Please click here to download the full PDF of the issue. JSFD’s mission is to advance, examine and disseminate evidence and best practices for programs and interventions that use sport to promote […]
Stephanie J. Hanrahan1, Maria de Lourdes Francke Ramm 2 1 University of Queensland, Australia 2 Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Download full PDF Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of games and mental skills training on Mexican former gang members and drug users’ self-concept, life satisfaction, perceived control, and happiness. Male (n […]
Corliss Bean1, Tanya Forneris1, Michelle Fortier1 1 University of Ottawa, Department of Human Kinetics, Canada Citation: Bean, C., Forneris, T., Fortier, M. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Understanding Perceptions of Effective Strategies and Outcomes in a Female Youth-Driven Physical Activity-Based Life Skills Programme. Journal of Sport for Development. 2015; 3(4): 28-40. Download article as PDF […]
Jon Welty Peachey1, Adam Cohen1,2 1 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA 2 Texas Tech University, USA Citation: Peachey, J.W., Cohen, A. Reflections from scholars on barriers and strategies in sport-for-development research. 2015; 3(4): 16-27. Download article as PDF Abstract Although there is a plethora of literature calling for changes and improvements to the methodology […]
Book Review by Michael Crawley1 1 Michael Crawley is an ESRC-funded PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, UK. His research uses ethnographic methods to examine the complex interactions between long-distance running and development in East Africa. Download article as PDF Book Citation Schulenkorf N, Adair A (eds). Global Sport-for-Development: Critical Perspectives. Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave […]
Joao Taborda Lopes1 1 Coimbra Hospital and Universitary Centre, Pediatric Department, Portugal Citation: Lopes, J.T. Adapted Surfing as a Tool to Promote Inclusion and Rising Disability Awareness in Portugal. Journal of Sport for Development. 2015; 3(5): 4-10. Download article as PDF Abstract Adapted surfing is an outdoor activity that takes place in naturally and constantly […]
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