Developing Inclusive Sports and Recreational Programs for Learners with Disabilities in Rural Limpopo: Barriers, Facilitators, and Impact on Well-Being.

Khodani Nemaranzhe, Phumudzo Khangwelo Mulibana, Khuliso Matshovhana, Anzani Mululuma

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Khodani NemaranzheDepartment of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0001-7470-4295

Phumudzo Khangwelo MulibanaDepartment of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0001-6104-1760

Khuliso MatshovhanaDepartment of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-0185-1259

Anzani MululumaDepartment of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa.

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Abstract

Inclusive sports and recreational programs are essential for enhancing the physical, social, and psychological well-being of learners with disabilities. In South Africa (SA), and particularly in rural provinces such as Limpopo, the development of such programs remains limited due to infrastructural, socio-economic, and attitudinal barriers. This study explored the barriers and facilitators influencing inclusive sports and recreational opportunities, as well as their impact on the well-being of learners with disabilities in rural Limpopo. A qualitative study design was employed in selected rural special schools. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with educators (

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Diversity, Equity, InclusionPersons with DisabilitiesRecreationSportsAdolescentChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleRehabilitationRural PopulationSocial ClassSouth Africainclusive sportslearners with disabilitiesLimpoporural educationsocial inclusionSouth Africawell-being

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PMID41464488

DOI10.3390/ijerph22121855

PMCPMC12733057

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