Version 1
: Received: 7 June 2024 / Approved: 7 June 2024 / Online: 7 June 2024 (08:25:08 CEST)
How to cite:
Clerc, M.; Monteiro, L.; Ghayebzadeh, S.; Mataruna-dos-Santos, L.; Figueiredo da Silva, C. A. Quality of Life and Body Image in Para-Athletes: A Perception of Swimmers Who are Members of Paraprolim. Preprints2024, 2024060452. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0452.v1
Clerc, M.; Monteiro, L.; Ghayebzadeh, S.; Mataruna-dos-Santos, L.; Figueiredo da Silva, C. A. Quality of Life and Body Image in Para-Athletes: A Perception of Swimmers Who are Members of Paraprolim. Preprints 2024, 2024060452. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0452.v1
Clerc, M.; Monteiro, L.; Ghayebzadeh, S.; Mataruna-dos-Santos, L.; Figueiredo da Silva, C. A. Quality of Life and Body Image in Para-Athletes: A Perception of Swimmers Who are Members of Paraprolim. Preprints2024, 2024060452. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0452.v1
APA Style
Clerc, M., Monteiro, L., Ghayebzadeh, S., Mataruna-dos-Santos, L., & Figueiredo da Silva, C. A. (2024). Quality of Life and Body Image in Para-Athletes: A Perception of Swimmers Who are Members of Paraprolim. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0452.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Clerc, M., Leonardo Mataruna-dos-Santos and Carlos Alberto Figueiredo da Silva. 2024 "Quality of Life and Body Image in Para-Athletes: A Perception of Swimmers Who are Members of Paraprolim" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0452.v1
Abstract
This study explores the impact of regular physical exercise on the quality of life and body image among Para-athletes, emphasizing the necessity of such activities for physical, social, and psychological health. This qualitative study employs content analysis and ethnomethodology to evaluate seven Para-athletes from the Navy's Paralympic Project, using focus group interviews to assess their perceptions. The findings reveal that participation in structured sports programs positively influences body image and quality of life, leading to improved performance in training, social interactions, and competitive events. The analysis suggests that motivation and self-esteem are fundamental to the sporting success of Paralympic athletes. Both external and internal motivations are crucial for sustaining athletic careers and overcoming challenges. Self-esteem enables athletes to remain confident in their abilities, even after setbacks.
Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport and Hospitality
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This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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