Значение адаптивного спорта для социальной адаптации лиц с инвалидностью

Abstract

Importance. According to many scientists, adaptive sports have the most productive effect on the social adaptation of persons with disabilities. There are a number of difficulties that people in this category face. The importance of adaptive sports was analyzed, a number of its problems were identified. The purpose of the study: scientific substantiation of the role of adaptive sports in the socialization of people with disabilities. Materials and Methods. The study was conducted during 2021–2023. Interviews and questioning of athletes of the Paralympics movement of the Russian Federation were aimed at identifying the prospects for the development of adaptive sports and its impact on social adaptation. As respondents, 12 athletes with a violation of the musculoskeletal system or vision in the most massive sports disciplines – swimming and athletics, aged 22 to 48 years old were selected: 2 Honored Masters of Sports of the Russian Federation, 5 Masters of Sports of the Russian Federation of international class and 5 Masters of Sports of the Russian Federation. The object of the study is the process of practicing adaptive sports for people with disabilities. The subject of the study is the socialization of persons with disabilities in the process of practicing adaptive sports. Results and Discussion. The data obtained on the effectiveness of the impact of adaptive sports on the social adaptation of persons with disabilities were analyzed. Conclusion. The data obtained confirm the effectiveness of adaptive sports in the socialization of persons with disabilities, which will improve the organization and development of adaptive sports in Russia, leading to an increase in the number of people involved and their effective socialization.