The driving force: motivation in special olympians.

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A qualitative investigation of the motivational climate in elite sport (2014, result): “Issues of the coacheathlete relationship were also consistent with previous studies, for example Kimball also noted that a trusting relationship with the coach was important in relation to motivation, whilst Farrell et al. (2004) noted that perceived conflict with the coach was often negative.”
Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Practitioners (2010, background): “Sport participation by athletes with intellectual disabilities facilitates social integration, leading to a greater sense of autonomy when athletes feel as though their input into the program is valued (Farrell et al., 2004).”