Predicting fitness coaches’ intentions to include persons with disabilities in gyms: an application of the theory of planned behavior
Although fitness coaches express strong intentions to support individuals with disabilities, there is a need for targeted training and resources. These trainings and additional resources could equip coaches with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively translate their intentions into practice, even though the actual implementation was not measured in the study.
Authors
- Milan Dransmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9868-3596)
- Pamela Wicker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5818-8470)
- Christopher Meier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2586-9832)
- Bernd Gröben (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1783-9799)
- Lara Lesch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1614-7317)
- Michael Braksiek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0506-5906)
Institutions
- University of Vechta (DE)
- Bielefeld University (DE)
- University of Siegen (DE)
- Folkwang University of the Arts (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1608703
- Primary Topic
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
- Universität Bielefeld