Author Gail Herman highlights their achievements, describes how these athletes train--both mentally and physically--for the games, and gives the reader a better understanding of what makes the Paralympic Games one of the world's most viewed ...
"An overview of the Paralympic Games featuring sports played by Individuals and teams of athletes competing against each other .
An introduction to the Paralympic phenomenon which explores various key aspects and issues, from the history and development of the Paralympic movement to the economic and social impact of the contemporary Games.
... 運動會的比賽內容,除了傳統的田徑項目外,還有許多新項目不斷增加進來,例如:壘球、棒球、保齡球等球類運動;亞洲國家的 ... 帕拉林匹克運動會(即殘障運動會)殘障運動會起源於英國史托克曼醫院,是為協助戰爭傷兵,以運動作為身體與心理復健的治療方式 ...
Introduces the competition events at the Paralympics, including alpine skiing, sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling, and discusses how each event differs from its Olympic counterpart.
Paralympics; Cultural Diversity; and Future Directions - this thoroughly researched volume attempts to bring this discussion out into the open and, if not provide an answer, then to pave the way for future investigation that might.
This book looks at the Paralympics, from the athletes and the sports to the stadiums and the spectators!