THE ROLE OF MODIFIED PHYSICAL SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN IMPROVING BODY IMAGE AMONG PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY DISABILITIES"

The research aims to identify the role of modified physical sports activities in improving the body image of the physically disabled. The descriptive approach was used using the survey method to suit the nature of the research topic and its objectives. The research sample included (167) male students with mobility disabilities who were integrated into secondary education in Derna schools, which Their ages range between (15 - 18) years. They were chosen intentionally and represent (90.27%) of the size of the community. The exploratory study was conducted on (21) physically disabled people, while the basic study was conducted on (146) physically disabled people. They represent (38) With a mobility disability who practiced sports activities and (108) with a mobility disability who did not practice sports activities, the researchers chose a research tool that was appropriate to the age group of his sample. He relied in the research on a body image scale, with the aim of measuring the concept of body image among a group of adolescents with special needs (category The results of the study found that there were differences between the research sample in terms of the type of disability, the causes of disability, and those practicing and non-practicing sports in body image