Military veteran athletes’ experiences of competing at the 2016 Invictus Games: A qualitative study
The aim of this study was to explore military veterans’ experiences of participation at the 2016 Invictus Games.
The aim of this study was to explore military veterans’ experiences of participation at the 2016 Invictus Games.
This paper uses creative non-fiction to explore the meaning and value of an adapted sport (AS) and adapted adventurous training (AAT) programme for military personnel who are experiencing mental health …
Dominic Jones is a research student at the University of Gloucestershire and is conducting the following study, “An investigation into the psychological benefits of sport and physical activity for military …
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This chapter features in the book Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise.
The RAF were crowned champions after the Army were beaten in their final Inter Services match. Sergeant Michelle Harvey-Perkins has called the RAF Women’s Football Inter Services win “fantastic” as they …
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Michael Mellon suffered a serious injury while playing rugby for the RAF, but has battled back to compete at two Invictus Games. Michael Mellon lost his leg after playing rugby …
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Former England football captain David Beckham has announced that he will be taking on a role as Invictus Games Ambassador. In a post on his personal Instagram page, David said: …
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Congratulations to the 40 Veterans and Service Personnel who proudly served their country again in the Warrior Games, a major international sports event. The team was trained and selected by …
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The UK team for the 2018 Invictus Games was unveiled this morning in central London. The first official gathering of the 72-strong team of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) serving …
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Over 400 wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans competed in UK team trials last weekend in nine adaptive sports ahead of the fourth Games in Sydney this October. …
Charities continue to carry out important work for veterans and their families, whilst individuals work hard to fund raise and achieve impressive feats in the process… Former soldier gets fit …
A hero soldier who lost both his legs in a bomb blast has become the first double amputee to take on the skeleton. Royal Engineer Micky Yule took on powerlifting after …
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Recently there has been widespread positive media coverage, including in the Sunday Telegraph, Scotland on Sunday, Sunday Times, Sun on Sunday, Mail on Sunday, Independent, BBC (online) and Sky News (online), of the Army’s Ice Maiden team becoming the …
An amputee war veteran has just set the record time for rowing across the Atlantic in what is branded the world’s toughest endurance race. Former Para Jordan Beecher and Captain …
The Winter Paralympics team is being announced within the next few weeks and there are veterans among those who will represent GB. An Afghanistan veteran who lost a limb to …
Jordan Beecher and Captain Jon Armstrong are making their final preparations on the Canary Island of La Gomera for what will be an epic row of around 3,000 miles across …
Three Help for Heroes-funded athletes – Steve Arnold, Scott Meenagh and Terry Ahrens – are focused on a journey to the Winter Paralympic Games in PyeongChang in March 2018. Help for …
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Six women from the British army are attempting to become the first all-female group to ski coast-to-coast across Antarctica. The Ice Maiden team began the 1,000-mile expedition on Monday, pulling …
A systematic review of the current research literature which examines how sport and physical activity can impact the well-being of veterans.
This study aims to examine the quality of physical activity experiences for military veterans who have a physical disability.
Funded by The Royal British Legion as part of the Defence Recovery Capability programme, the Battle Back Centre at Lilleshall provides adaptive sports and adventure opportunities for wounded or injured …
Sport can provide a wide range of physical, psychological, and social benefits to many veterans that are wounded, injured or sick. Engaging in competitive and cooperative activities is often the …