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The Sport Training Process of Para-Athletes: A Systematic Review
Manuel Rodríguez Macías1, Francisco Javier Giménez Fuentes-Guerra1, Manuel Tomás Abad Robles1
1Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sport Sciences, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain.
Summary
Key factors influencing para-athlete training include coach support and family involvement. Barriers such as lack of funding and media visibility hinder para-athlete performance and training.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Disability Studies
- Psychology
Background:
- Para-athlete training requires specific considerations due to unique challenges.
- Understanding influencing factors and barriers is crucial for optimizing para-athlete development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review factors affecting para-athlete training.
- To identify barriers encountered by para-athletes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
- Analysis of 19 articles from six major databases (Web of Science, Scopus, SportDiscus, PubMed, ERIC, PsycInfo).
Main Results:
- Coach and family support significantly impact para-athlete training.
- Psychological factors like stress reduction, self-esteem, and motivation are vital.
- Barriers include financial constraints, low media visibility, and reliance on others.
Conclusions:
- Coach and family support are critical for para-athlete success.
- Addressing financial and media barriers is essential for improving para-athlete performance.
- Policies promoting sports access for individuals with disabilities are recommended.
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