Table of Contents

Part 1 Overview of sport and individuals with disabilities: introduction to sport and individuals with disabilites; historical perspectives on disability and sport; organizations for sport and disability; structure of sport and disability; sport opportunities for athletes with disabilities; sport and disability - a world view. Part 2 Sport and sport modifications: classification; sports medicine and athletes with disabilities, R.W. Davis and M.S. Ferrara; access to sport and adapted equipment; coaching athletes with disabilities; event management. Part 3 Issues in sport and disability: research and athletes with disabilities; females with disabilities in sport; sport in the 21st century.