The Effectiveness of a Cricket Programme for Engaging People with a Disability in Physical Activity in Fiji. Issue 2 (4th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beckman, Emma; Rossi, Tony; Hanrahan, Stephanie; Rynne, Steven; Dorovolomo, Jeremy
• Is Part Of: International journal of disability, development, and education. Volume 65:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 199
• Page End: 213
• Publication Date: 2018-03-04
• Subjects: Confidence -- cricket -- function -- Pacific -- pedometer -- physical activity -- self-esteem -- sport for development; People with disabilities -- Education -- Periodicals; People with disabilities -- Periodicals; Special education -- Periodicals; Education, Special -- Periodicals; 371.9
• DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2017.1363380
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1034-912X

Abstract

Abstract: Sport has been demonstrably linked to health particularly through community-based education and development programmes. However, research continues to identify low participation rates of people with a disability in sport. Programmes to address the participation of people with a disability in sport can be challenging, particularly in locations in the Pacific region. The primary aim of this project was to determine the activity levels of people with a disability during a cricket programme delivered in Fiji by Cricket Fiji with support from the International Cricket Council based in Melbourne Australia. A secondary aim was to investigate the relationship between levels of physical activity in the programme and self-esteem and indicators of general adaptive functioning. Results showed that means for self-description scales were high. Step count analysis showed a wide range of steps taken during the programme but similar steps between males and females. Correlations between self-description items and steps showed moderate relationships for self-esteem and confidence. This study showed that the programme was able to effectively provide physical activity opportunities for people with a disability and provides context to the development of longitudinal programmes that should aim to improve physical activity participation and health literacy in this population long term.