Inclusion, infusion, or confusion: Exploring how faculty address adaptive sport and recreation in the sport management classroom

Abstract

There has been a call for adaptive sport and recreation content to be infused throughout the sport management curriculum. This study examined how faculty incorporate adaptive sport and recreation content in the sport management classroom. Findings from semi-structured interviews indicate foundational knowledge of adaptive sport and recreation appears to be an overlooked area in preparing professionals to enter the sport industry, and faculty are without resources on the topic. This content should be infused throughout the curriculum to ensure students are prepared to enter the professional work environment and to serve this specific population of participants, spectators, and consumers.