Disability and Sport Management: a systematic review of the literature

The aim of the analysis is to demonstrate that sport, through the implementation of the classic principles of business management, can generate socio-economic benefits for disabled people. Methods. A literature review was conducted using three electronic journal databases: EBSCO, Elsevier and PubMed. The presentation of the results is in compliance with the PRISMA method. Results and observations. In this review process, we detailed selection following the above a total of 9 articles were selected, all meeting the inclusion criteria. From these it emerges that, through a managerial governance of disability sports, disabled athletes reach a level of self-esteem and autonomy significantly higher than those who do not practice sports, which significantly ease social inclusion and, as a result, "economic" inclusion. Conclusions. It is important to invest in sport in order to pursue social and economic objectives of the disability management; at the same time, through the adoption of management principles, these positive effects are amplified.