This is the first book to offer an in-depth review of research
pertaining to individuals with visual impairments across the full span
of movement-related disciplines, from biomechanics and motor learning to
physical education and Paralympic sport.
Each chapter highlights current research trends, future research
directions, and practical implications in a key discipline or area of
professional practice, drawing on empirical research evidence and
opening up new avenues for cross-disciplinary working. Covering physical
activity across the life course, from children and young people through
to older adults, and addressing the important topic of deafblindness in
some depth, the book goes further than any other book published to date
on visual impairment and movement.
This is essential reading for all advanced students and researchers
working in sport, exercise and disability, and an invaluable reference
for practitioners and service providers, from in-service teachers and
camp directors to physical therapists and physical activity promotion
specialists.