Systematic Review of Methodological Strategies Used for Adaptation of Adventure and Nature Sports Practice for Disabled People

Abstract

The inclusion of disabled people (DP) in sports activities is an important aspect and still needy solutions. Facing this gap, we sought to identify methodological estrategies used to adapt adventure and nature sports to DP. To do so, we used the bibliographical investigation of production in Portuguese. In the process, we selected seven works, which include adventure activities adapted to the spaces of aquatic and terrestrial environments. Visual impairment was the one with the most cases of adaptation to the adventure sport. In general, such adaptations involve place, equipment and didactics, but do not exclude the participation of people without disabilities. Inclusion initiatives emphasize the tourism dimension of adventure and socialization among family, colleagues and PwD. Finally, our survey determined both the state of the art and gaps in knowledge about what are the variables and types of disabilities that do not have research on adaptation to inclusion.