Disability Camp Program (DCP) based on Paralympic School Day principles

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 1 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description

The DCP is a ten-activity program (theoretical-practical) delivered over 20 consecutive days in a summer sport and leisure camp, based on Paralympic School Day principles. Activities included Human Rights, Information about Paralympic Games, Boccia, Classification, Wheelchair Rugby, Athletics, Accessibility games, Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball, and Drawing. Each activity lasted 35 minutes with children rotating through all ten.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• Children enrolled by themselves in activities; program needs to be planned

Constraints

• Some activities proved too difficult for children aged 11 years old

Target Learners

• campers without disabilities (M = 11.25 years old)

Learning Goals

• awareness and understanding of children with physical disabilities

Claims

• Dcp Improved General Attitudes Toward Inclusion Camp [+M]
• Dcp Improved Sport Specific Attitudes Modifications [+M]

Related Designs

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Key Sources

• Papaioannou, C., Evaggelinou, C., & Block, M. (2014). The effect of a disability camp program on attitudes towards the inclusion of children with disabilities in a summer sport and leisure activity camp. International Journal of Special Education, 29(1), 121-127.

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title	Disability Camp Program (DCP) based on Paralympic School Day principles
description	The DCP is a ten-activity program (theoretical-practical) delivered over 20 consecutive days in a summer sport and leisure camp, based on Paralympic School Day principles.
status	review
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