Sports for the Disabled

Büşra Çetin
Bitlis Eren University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1891-7808

Synopsis

This book explains the importance of sports for disabled individuals after discussing the definition, causes and classification of disability. Disability; It can be caused by prenatal, intranatal and postnatal reasons and is classified as physical, visual, hearing and mental disabilities.

As it is known, sports is an important tool that increases social harmony, self-confidence, psychological recovery and quality of life, as well as physical development. While sports supports the rehabilitation process for disabled individuals, it also offers the opportunity for socialization and participation in society.

In addition to all these, this book deals with the Paralympic Games, the highest level organization of disabled sports. It is emphasized that these games, along with their history, classification of athletes and regulation principles, are based on the principles of fair competition, equal opportunity and accessibility.

As a result, this book addresses the relationship between disability and sports in a holistic manner, showing that sports is not just an activity for disabled individuals, but a powerful tool that transforms life.

How to cite this book

Çetin, B. (2025). Sports for the Disabled. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub828

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Published

July 7, 2025

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978-625-5646-80-4

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