The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the International Council of Sport
Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) and the United Nations (UN) Office of
the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace,
are proud to release a collaborative edition of ICSSPE's Perspectives series on
the theme of 'Sport for Persons with a Disability'. This book highlights a
number of topics concerned with sport for people with a disability and the
Paralympic Movement.
The articles selected for the publication were chosen for the range of topics,
sports, regions and fields of study that they represent. Each research article
highlights a current and topical issue in the world of sport for persons with a
disability, allowing a number of voices to be heard and providing an opportunity
to share top quality research on an international platform.
The publication contains a variety of studies conducted in sport for persons
with a disability utilizing many different tools, approaches and perspectives.
Several articles, Perez (2004), Frossard (2004) and Torralba (2004), examine
Paralympic sport from a sport science perspective, using a variety of approaches
such as physiology, classification and biomechanics. At a more practical level,
the studies by Salvary (2005) and Allen (2004), examine the conduct of sport,
athlete training and performance development.
While many articles focus on elite athletes with a disability, those by
Stocchino (2004) and Burgess (2004) examine the sporting experiences of young
people with a disability in the contexts of the school and community. The
article by Blauwet (2004), takes the concept a step further by discussing the
global opportunities for athletes with a disability and the impact that sport
participation can have at both the individual and social levels.
One priority of selection for the publication was the practical implication that
each study could have on the development of sport for persons with a disability.
It is hoped that the research included in this publication will inspire coaches,
trainers and therapists around the world and trigger the practical application
of their investigations. The IPC also encourages the submission of applications
to conduct research at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games where the IPC will once
again co-ordinate an active research programme designed to benefit all athletes.
The idea for this publication stemmed from discussions between the IPC and
ICSSPE on how to best celebrate and recognise the International Year of Sport
and Physical Education (IYSPE) in 2005. This initiative allowed the two
organizations to come together and work collaboratively with the Special Advisor
to the United Nations Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace to
promote the benefits of sport and physical education. The publication is one
step in an ongoing partnership between the three organizations and also the
continuation of a high quality, long-term research programme for the Paralympic
Movement.
For more information about research in the Paralympic Movement, please visit
www.paralympic.org. To learn more about ICSSPE's involvement in Sport, Sport
Science and Physical Education and its publications programme, please visit
www.icsspe.org. To purchase the Perspectives Volume 7, Sports for Persons with a
Disability, edited by Colin Higgs and Yves Vanlandewijck (EURO 15,95, US$19.95)
online, visit the 'Publications and Shop' section on ICSSPE's website.
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Notes to the Editor:
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the
Paralympic Movement. The IPC organizes the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games,
and serves as the International Federation for 12 sports, for which it
supervises and co-ordinates the World Championships and other competitions. The
IPC is committed to enabling Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence
and to developing sport opportunities for all persons with a disability from the
beginner to elite level. In addition, the IPC aims to promote the Paralympic
values, which include courage, determination, inspiration and equality.
Founded on 22 September 1989, the IPC is an international non-profit
organization formed and run by 162 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) from
five regions and four disability specific international sports federations
(IOSDs). The IPC Headquarters and its management team are located in Bonn,
Germany.
For further information, please contact Steffi Klein, IPC Communication Manager,
on tel: +49-228-2097-230, e-mail: [log in to unmask] or go to
www.paralympic.org.
The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is an
umbrella organization with a diverse range of over 300 member organizations
worldwide. The Council promotes and disseminates a wide range of scientific
information and has a co-ordinating function with national and international
organizations, as well as a close relationship with UNESCO and the IOC. In
addition to facilitating communication and exchange of information worldwide in
all aspects related to sport science and physical education, ICSSPE promotes an
atmosphere where multidisciplinary issues related to sport science have a forum
for communication. Sport, Sport Science and Physical Education is a continually
expanding and evolving area and it is essential for all persons, institutes and
organisations involved in sport and sport science to keep up to date with the
latest tools and developments in sport.
For further information, please contact Detlef Dumon, ICSSPE Communications
Manager, on tel: +49 30 364188 50, e-mail: [log in to unmask] or go to
www.icsspe.org.
The Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General on Sport for
Development and Peace was appointed in 2001 to assist the Secretary-General in
his efforts to reach out to the world of sport in order to promote understanding
and support for the work and ideals of the United Nations. The International
Year of Sport and Physical Education (IYSPE 2005) was proclaimed by the United
Nations General Assembly in resolution 58/5 and aimed to raise awareness among
the general public and encourage communities, organizations and individuals to
share their knowledge about the values of sport. It also sought to create the
right conditions for more sport-based development programmes and projects. The
Special Adviser continues to promote the coherent and systematic use of sport as
a low-cost, high-impact instrument to achieve education, health, development and
peace objectives.
For further information, please contact +41 22-917-1276 or [log in to unmask] or go
to www.un.org/sport2005.
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