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Area of Science:

Adapted Physical Activity
Sociology of Sport
Ethics in Practice

Background:

Adapted Physical Activity (APA) practice may inadvertently contradict its goals of empowerment and self-determination.
Historical and social factors reveal potential dangers when APA practice deviates from policy.
Foucault's concept of governmentality offers a framework for analyzing APA's implicit risks.

Purpose of the Study:

To urge APA professionals to adopt a more reflexive practice.
To propose an ethical framework based on the capabilities approach to guide APA practice.
To ensure APA actions align with stated goals of user empowerment.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis drawing on Foucault's governmentality.
Application of the capabilities approach (Nussbaum, Sen) to APA.
Examination of historical and social factors influencing APA practice.

Main Results:

APA practice, without sufficient reflexivity, risks undermining user empowerment.
A capabilities approach provides a holistic ethical guide for APA practitioners.
Considering biological, cultural, social, and psychological dimensions is crucial for ethical APA.

Conclusions:

APA professionals must increase practice reflexivity to align actions with empowerment goals.
Implementing a capabilities approach can foster individual potential and mitigate risks in APA.
Ethical reflection is paramount for ensuring APA serves the best interests of its users.