| Abstract [eng] |
Research problem. The exclusion of people with disabilities, the need for physical activity and the accessibility of services have been widely discussed in the scientific literature by Rohwerder (2018), Florian et al. (2018), Ruškus (2020), Muscutt (2020) and others. However, there is a general lack of opportunities to integrate people with disabilities into everyday life. Opportunities and activities are not sufficiently analyzed, as the diversity of activities and choices available to people with disabilities. Research question. Does physical activity in day-care centers have an impact on the social integration, health, and quality of life of people with disabilities? Subject of the study. The importance of the work of an employment specialist in organizing physical activity for the disabled people and the need for physical activity for day-care centers visitors. Aim of the study - to reveal the importance of the work of an employment specialist in organizing physical activity for the disabled people and to substantiate the requirement of physical activity in the day center. Objectives of the study. 1. To reveal the physical activity activities of people with disabilities in day care centres; 2. To analyse the situation of physical activity of people with disabilities in Lithuania and abroad; 3. To investigate and justify the importance of the work of the employment specialist in organizing physical activity for people with disabilities 4. To identify the need of disabled people for physical activity. Research methods: analysis methods of scientific literature, analysis of legal documents and semi-structured interview. Main results. The importance of the work of an employment specialist in organizing physical activity for people with disabilities has been researched and substantiated. The concept of physical activity of the disabled people and its need has been identified. Participants in the study indicated that physical activity includes walking, walking by the sea, being in nature, sports, exercise, exercise, outdoor games, cycling, and dancing. Most study participants noted that they are often physically active: exercising more than 2 times a week. The main reasons why the study participants are physically active / play sports are health, healthy lifestyle, desire to move, team activities, better physical condition, better quality of life, well-being, new activities. The study participants also associate physical activity with a healthy diet, a healthy lifestyle, and help with physical fitness, e.g. balance, better time spent. It was also mentioned that physical activity is pleasing to the study participants and it has already become a daily routine. |
