Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation in an Adapted Sports Setting
Presenter Hometown
Lexington
Major
Therapeutic Recreation
Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Michelle Davis Gerken
Mentor Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Recommended Citation
phillips, andrew, "Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation in an Adapted Sports Setting" (2018). University Presentation Showcase Event. 26.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2018/undergraduate/26
Abstract
This study reviews the research of the benefits of therapeutic recreation in an adaptive sports setting by comparing the participant's quality of life before and after a series of adaptive sports outings. The researcher investigated the effectiveness of therapeutic recreation sessions during adapted sports. Throughout this study, statistical evidence supported that participants had an overall improved quality of life and psychological health. Using this information, it can be assumed that adapted recreation improves the quality of life and benefits participants in a therapeutic recreation setting.
Presentation format
Poster
Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation in an Adapted Sports Setting
This study reviews the research of the benefits of therapeutic recreation in an adaptive sports setting by comparing the participant's quality of life before and after a series of adaptive sports outings. The researcher investigated the effectiveness of therapeutic recreation sessions during adapted sports. Throughout this study, statistical evidence supported that participants had an overall improved quality of life and psychological health. Using this information, it can be assumed that adapted recreation improves the quality of life and benefits participants in a therapeutic recreation setting.
