Chapter 2 An inclusive PA approach Flashcards
Factors in the Inclusive Model of Ability in Physical Activity (IMAPA)
- barriers
- acceptance
- access
- accommodation
- facilitators
- person, task and context
What is the main focus in the IMAPA model?
Capability
Philosophical values embedded
Acceptance
Of those with a disability as healthy and active individuals
Accessible
Everyone can access, use and benefits from everything in their environment
Available to as many as possible
Accessible Canada Act
- All persons to benefits from a barrier-free Canada
- Barrier identification and removal
- Prevention of new barriers
Accommodation
Remove participation barriers
What does the phrase “Nothing about us without us” mean?
People with disabilities involved in decision making process and key stakeholders in decision making
What is capability shifting?
Modifying the task, context and personal factors to increase capability and therefore accessibility
Examples of person-related factors
Health conditions and individual factors not associated with condition (ex. motivation)
Examples of context-related factors
Products/technology
Support relationships
Attitudes systems and policies
Natural built environment, services
Examples of task-related factors
Speed of movement, etc.
3 ways to put the 3 A’s into practice
1. Role extension Prepare workers to work with everybody 2. Reflective practitioners Critical thinkings and problem solvers 3. Restructuring Multiple uses for spaces, multiple levels within a programme FAMME
What does adding the 3 A’s in the IMAPA model add that is not present in the ICF
A way to instigate change and make physical activity accessible for all rather than addressing what the barriers are. There is a ‘What next?” aspect included
Is capability the same as ability?
No, we are able to shift capability through capability shifting of person, context and task related factors.
Capability shifting. What is meant by capability shifting? How can the capability of an individual to perform a task shift? What are the 3 factors that can be changed to shift capability?
Adjusting parameters to increase active participation and motivation in PA. Capability can shift through modification of person, context and task related factors.
