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Relation between Scuba Diving and the happiness among paraplegia Persons

Research Authors
Khaled M. Abdelkarem
Research Abstract

Abstract: Diving is an ideal sport for almost all people with physical disabilities, and therefore, has been increasingly popular as a way of rehabilitation for such people. The study was conducted on a sample of 10 male participants. The aim: To assess the psychosocial status of the applied sample, one psychological scale The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire was developed by psychologists Michael Argyle and Peter Hills at Oxford University and five water training and Swim evaluation. were implemented before and after the diving training. Data analysis was performed using spss program statistics. Results: After the three-week diving program, results show that the distribution of data has changed and is in favor of the post measurement in the physical testes during scuba diving skills Confined Water Swimming Skills, Confined Water Skin Diving /Snorkeling Skills, Confined Water SCUBA Diving Skills, Open Water SCUBA Diving Skills .and in the 29 question’s in Pre and Post the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire Paraplegia Divers Conclusion: The study showed that after a three-week programmed diving training, the quality of life of people with disabilities has improved and they adopted elements of diving techniques. This shows that people with disabilities are as well qualified for recreational diving when accompanied by a diving instructor, which again suggests that disability in and under water does not represent a barrier for recreational underwater activities.

Research Journal
Assiut Journal of Sports Science and Arts.
"AJSSA"
Research Publisher
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Research Rank
1
Research Vol
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Research Website
https://ajssa.journals.ekb.eg/
Research Year
2019
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