Aktywność ruchowa osób niepełnosprawnych objętych wsparciem społecznym

Background. The study is an attempt to assess the level of physical activity of people with disabilities included in structural social support programs offered by institutions involved in propagating physical culture. Material and methods. The study included 72 people (34 women and 38 men) who are members of the two organizations in Wroclaw – Disabled Supporters Club and the Start Association. The majority of respondents (58%) had different types of motor disorders, while the others had visual or hearing impairments or mental disorders. The study was conducted in autumn 2013 using a diagnostic survey and the standardized questionnaire called “Interests in the area of physical activity.” Results and conclusions. On the basis of the results, it was possible to show a positive role of institutional social support in motor activation of the subjects.