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To examine the perceptions of coaches on health promotion for athletes with developmental disabilities and understand athletes' health needs.

May 10, 2026International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

The Role of Sport Coaches in Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Athletes with Developmental Disabilities

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RMRoy McConkeyUniversity of Ulster FMFiona MurraySpecial Olympics

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Qualitative study explores how sport coaches can improve health and wellbeing for athletes with disabilities, suggesting actionable support strategies.

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To examine the perceptions of coaches on health promotion for athletes with developmental disabilities and understand athletes' health needs.
Qualitative, descriptive study involving eight national Special Olympics programs
Interviews conducted via Zoom with 62 coaches and 47 athletes
Thematic content analysis of interview responses
Coaches and athletes identified key health needs: healthy eating, exercise, and mental wellbeing.
Participants discussed barriers to health promotion and proposed support strategies for coaches.
Both groups acknowledged the importance of resources and family engagement in promoting health.

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McConkey et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0021cdc8f74e3340f9cb57 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23050620

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Qualitative study explores how sport coaches can improve health and wellbeing for athletes with disabilities, suggesting actionable support strategies.

The Role of Sport Coaches in Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Athletes with Developmental Disabilities

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The Role of Sport Coaches in Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Athletes with Developmental Disabilities

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