Quality of life of disabled swimmers

More and more researches concerning disabled people quality of life are conducted worldwide. Researchers are often focusing on how the level and type of disability is impacting the quality of life. Also studies aimed at determining factors which can influence quality of life and self-esteem are conducted.
Research goal was to examine the impact of sport activity on disabled swimmers’ quality of life. Studies were conducted during National Team Camp in Kudowa-Zdrój, in 2021. Research sample consisted of 19 swimmers, 12 men and 7 women. They were between 18 and 42 years old, with an average of 25,8±7,3 years.  Survey questionnaire was developed in order to assess the quality of life, taking into consideration different life aspects: Physical, psychological, social relations and life condition. Results were mapped out by statistical method. It was stated that the level of disability did not significantly impact on disabled swimmers’ quality of life. What is more acceptance of one’s own disability did not significantly impact on subjective feeling of life quality.  Only sexaul activity was an exception, which was reduced by lower acceptance of disability. Average high level of disabled swimmers' life quality in all of its aspects regardless of the level of disability can be explained by their high physical activity.