A Document Analysis of Disability-Focused Articles Published in Practitioner-Oriented Physical Education Journals From 2013 to 2022

Purpose : The purpose of this document analysis was to examine the content, disability presentation, and target audiences of disability-focused articles published in two practitioner-oriented journals within the last 10 years. Method: Full texts of 80 disability-focused articles published in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators between 2013 and 2022 were systematically coded and analyzed according to article content, disability presentation, and audience. Results : Results indicate a high frequency of articles with content related to teaching (68.8%) and low frequencies of articles related to evidence-based practices (6.3%), attitudes toward disabled people (3.8%), and Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (2.5%). Frequencies in disability categories, and language reflect current research trends and guidelines, but gaps are evident. Discussion : This study provides a preliminary snapshot of disability resources available to practitioners and highlights an important need for updates and collaboration with disabled individuals.