@article{ref1,
title="Developing and implementing a community-level para-swimming program",
journal="International journal of aquatic research and education",
year="2018",
author="Matias, M.T. and Parent, M.M.",
volume="11",
number="1",
pages="e3-e3",
abstract="The purpose of this study was to examine the basic conditions required to implement a para-swimming program at the community level. This was undertaken using a qualitative benchmarking approach based on documents/literature and semi-structured interviews with representatives from 13 countries as well as from the International Paralympic Committee's Agitos Foundation. <br><br>RESULTS indicate that successful community-level para-swimming programs should focus on promoting the inclusion of para-swimmers in swimming clubs, with integration being a step towards inclusion. The basic conditions needed to do so include facilities and logistics, financial, and human resource needs. <br><br>FINDINGS also highlight the importance of the local context and culture. Based on these findings, guidelines are offered for implementing a para-swimming program at the community-level, notably: following inclusion principles, following a sport development pathway, and developing a stakeholder network. Funding remains an overarching barrier that must be addressed for such a program to be successful. © 2018, Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1932-9997",
doi="10.25035/ijare.11.01.03",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.25035/ijare.11.01.03"
}