Support for the participation in sports festivals for children with achondroplasia

• 영문명: Support for the participation in sports festivals for children with achondroplasia
• 발행기관: 아시아아동지원학회
• 저자명: AJIMI Akiko
• 간행물 정보: 『아시아아동지원연구』2호, 11~16쪽, 전체 6쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 사회복지학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2011.03.30

영문 초록

This thesis reports the 8upport that was actually given in order for a child with achondroplasia (hereinafter referred as Child S) to participate in a sports festival. In September 2009, the author observed the practices for the sports festival, and evaluated whether it is safe for Child S to perform in the events of the sports festival. Also, the author conducted interviews with the childcare provider in charge, the principal, and his parents about the sports festival and Child S. The childcare provider decided that it was difficult for Child S to perform in all the events so they made special consideration for him. For example, in the obstacle race, he only cleared the obstacles that were possible for him. He ran a shorter distance in the relay. During the gymnastics, the childcare provider supported and carried him. Also, in order to lessen his tiredness, he traveled the shortest distance to the filed instead of entering there with other children. As a result, Child S was able to participate in all the events for the sports festival without injury or mental stress .