Satisfying basic psychological needs through a recreational sports programme for people with intellectual disability: human growth and adapted sport in focus

Satisfying basic psychological needs through a recreational sports programme for people with intellectual disability: human growth and adapted sport in focus

IntroductionSelf-determination theory (SDT) highlights the importance of satisfying people’s basic psychological needs (BPN) (autonomy, competence and relatedness) in order to ensure their personal growth and wellbeing. In this regard, sport and physical activity (PA) have been shown to offer signif...

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Main Authors: Nerea Crespo-Eguílaz, Leyre Gambra, Apolinar Varela, Raúl Fraguela-Vale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
basic psychological needs
adapted sport
human growth
intellectual disability
self-determination theory
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1470411/full

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