Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore leisure experience of physically disabled archery participants. Researchers adopted a qualitative research method to investigate their leisure pursuits. Using snowball sampling, we have contacted with five study subjects who regularly participate in archery. As a result, we found the five meanings of archery activity as leisure. First, disabled archery participants established new goals in their life while they were engaging in archery. Second, they experienced flow when they truly focus on the activity. Third, feeling freedom was their primary meaning and motivation to be involved in archery. Fourth, they were able to increase their physical ability as they develop archery skills. Fifth, disabled archery participants considered the leisure activity made them socially active because they could get along with other people who have similar interest. By understanding the meanings of archery participation, scholars and practitioners would have more insights on leisure experience for the physically disabled.
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