Conceptions regarding the Motivation for the practice of Physical-Sports Activities in people with Physical Disabilities

Abstract

Nowadays, physical-sports activity is considered as a way of life, as a form of social participation through which free time is occupied. This practice becomes, on many occasions, a way of socialization, greatly contributing to the lives of those who practice it; affirming itself not only as an attractive possibility, but also with value in itself. In addition, it is essential for health, since it contributes to the achievement of stable physical and emotional levels. That is why different authors, researchers and experts, both at the health and sports level, insist on the importance of motivation for the practice of physical-sports activities from childhood to adulthood, of all people in general, and especially in people with physical disabilities, with the purpose of creating cultural values regarding this activity, which would help ensure a healthier population. Hence, the objective of this work is to systematize the theoretical and methodological basis of the motivation to practice physical-sports activities in people with physical disabilities. To this end, scientific articles, books and thesis from recognized databases were taken into account.