Study Title:
How do Adults with Lower Extremity Amputations Experience Participation in Team Based Adaptive Sports as a Form of Leisure Participation
Study Location:
Keck Graduate Institute (via. Online)
Research Objectives:
The purpose of this study is to explore how adults with lower extremity amputations perceive team-based adaptive sports as a tool for leisure participation. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of accessible adaptive sports opportunities for this population, while highlighting barriers that may prevent individuals from participating, such as limited access to facilities and programs.
Eligibility Criteria:
We are looking for adults 18-40 years old (male or female) with a unilateral or bilateral lower extremity amputation who currently participate, or have previously participated, in a team-based adaptive sport. Participants may have any level of lower extremity amputation, including below-knee, above-knee, or other lower limb amputations.
Compensation Details:
This research study will not receive any funding from outside sources.
Enrollment Closes:
Sep 30, 2026
Time Commitment:
Individuals who choose to participate will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire and take part in a 30-minute Zoom interview to share their experiences with adaptive sports and leisure participation.
Contact Person:
Melina Alsworth, MALSWORTH25@kgi.edu
How to Participate:
Please scan the recruitment flyer or follow the link to fill out our survey. Once the survey is filled out, we will contact you to set up a 30-minute Zoom interview to ask questions related to our study.
URL link to the website or survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpos0dy1zbcZLdR4C5yWL9e2bDPUPH3qSSuVoJhFZPW0d8pw/viewform