Moving adapted physical activity: The possibilities of arts-based research

  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
  • Where is the moving body in our written bodies of work? How might we articulate truly unspeakable and deeply moving moments of understanding? In what ways can we reflect and honor the knowl- edge of those who do not use academic words, English words, or any words at all? How might art move us to answer these questions differently—and more importantly, to ask different questions? These lines of inquiry have driven arts-based research movements within many fields including nursing, medicine, and education. In this article, we explore existing and potential uses of arts in adapted physical activity research and practice. We weave theoretical explora- tion, artistic engagement, and our personal experiences as research- ers, practitioners and disabled movers. We do so in order to demonstrate how artistic epistemologies can enrich and expand our inquiry, understanding, and engagement in adapted physical activity.

  • Date created
    2016-01-01
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  • Type of Item
    Article (Published)
  • DOI
    https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-2aaw-7r40
  • License
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International