Talent Identification and Development in Paralympic Contexts

Current Challenges

Dados Bibliográficos

ID5285575
AutoresNima Dehghansai (0000-0002-0366-8239, autor correspondente), Ross A Pinder (0000-0002-0879-8948), Joe Baker (York University)
Ano2022
Volume4
Páginas926974-926974
Data de publicação2022-06-17
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoFrontiers in Sports and Active Living (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2624-9367 • E-ISSN: 2624-9367
EditoraFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fspor.2022.926974
PMID35784802
OpenAlexW4283031244
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas6
Referências citadas25

This short review explores the state of talent identification and development of athletes in Paralympic contexts. While talent identification typically occurs during adolescence, this practice is more complex and variable in Paralympic contexts compared to non-Paralympic contexts. For example, Paralympic athletes can have impairments that are congenital or acquired at any time across their lives. Therefore, they can enter performance pathways at unpredictable times. Furthermore, differences and nuances associated with athlete impairments (type and severity), compounded by other systematic complexities (e.g., systems of classification) highlight the need to consider alternative and creative approaches to talent identification and development. We provide an overview of some of these complexities, highlight areas for future research, and provide recommendations for practitioners

Athletes · Pedagogy · Physical therapy · Talent development · Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise · Injury Epidemiology and Prevention · Medicine · Psychology · Sports injuries and prevention