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Athlete First: A History of the Paralympic Movement

Today the Paralympic Movement is recognised as a global sporting phenomenon attracting thousands of athletes from an ever-increasing number of countries. Athlete First provides a thoroughly researched history and analysis of the Paralympic Movement, including the development and organisation of the International Paralympic Committee. As well as recounting factual achievements and events, the book examines the position of sport and international competition for people with a disability within their changing historical context and in relation to the Olympic Movement and able-bodied sport.

The first history of the origins and development of the Paralympic movement
Examines disabled sport and international competition within their changing historical context
Includes details of key players in the movement – on and off the field

Written in an accessible style by a recognised historian Athlete First will prove invaluable to researchers and professionals involved in the field of sport and disability as well as sport scientists and physical education specialists with an interest in sports history.

The Publisher appreciates the role played by the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) in bringing this publication to fruition, and acknowledges the financial assistance provided by the International Olympic Committee.

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Title of ebook: Athlete First: A History of the Paralympic Movement
ISBN: 9780470724316
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Internet download file size: 2112 kb
Pages: 302
Released online for download: 05-09-2008
Author of eBook: Bailey, Steve

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Chapter One

A Showcase of Ability

It's all about discovery. My discovery is that Swimming opened the door to everything: first it gave me freedom, then a place in society (Beatrice Hess, France, IPC Brochure 2004)

INTRODUCTION: NO EXCUSES, NO LIMITS

For anyone who has witnessed the determination of athletes striving to push themselves beyond their own limits it is quite easy to understand how competitive sport can play such a key part in the life of an individual with a disability. There are more opportunities for accomplishment of personal goals through sport than in many other aspects of life, and sport certainly can change the way other people see us. For some persons with a disability competitive sport provides a vehicle for levelling out some of the inequalities that are faced day-to-day. But for everyone it is thrilling, fun and satisfying.

This book attempts to examine the route through which the Paralympic Movement has adv ... read full excerpt from Athlete First: A History of the Paralympic Movement ebook

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