Satisfying basic psychological needs through a recreational sports programme for people with intellectual disability: human growth and adapted sport in focus

IntroductionSelf-determination theory (SDT) highlights the importance of satisfying people’s basic psychological needs (BPN) (autonomy, competence and relatedness) in order to ensure their personal growth and wellbeing. In this regard, sport and physical activity (PA) have been shown to offer signif...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Psychology
Main Authors:	Nerea Crespo-Eguílaz, Leyre Gambra, Apolinar Varela, Raúl Fraguela-Vale
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Subjects:	basic psychological needs adapted sport human growth intellectual disability self-determination theory
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1470411/full