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June 27, 2026AUC KINANTHROPOLOGICAOpen Access

Interweaving the concepts of sport for development and adapted physical activity in a Latin American context

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MKMichal KirályiEUEliška Urbanová

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Overview

Literature review reveals how sport for development and adapted physical activity complement each other in empowering vulnerable youth.

Key Points

  • This article aims to unify the fields of Sport for Development and Adapted Physical Activity by exploring their commonalities.
  • Literature review of 79 peer-reviewed articles in English, Spanish, and Portuguese from the past two decades.
  • Thematic analysis to synthesize overlapping goals, ethical tensions, and political dimensions of interventions.
  • Focus on psychosocial prevention for vulnerable youth in Latin America.
  • Both SFD and APA emphasize social inclusion and empowerment for marginalized groups.
  • Challenges include universal implementation and meeting sponsor expectations.
  • Shared ethical principles can enhance impact and sustainability in Latin American contexts.

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Királyi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f694caea7db3c19540179https://doi.org/10.14712/23366052.2026.8
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