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Written by a team of leading international experts, this book explores key factors and issues in contemporary sport, including the current state of pathways in Paralympic sport, designing optimal developmental environments, long-term modeling of Paralympic athlete development, and talent selection in Paralympic sport.

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Written by a team of leading international experts, this book explores key factors and issues in contemporary sport, including the current state of pathways in Paralympic sport, designing optimal developmental environments, long-term modeling of Paralympic athlete development, and talent selection in Paralympic sport.
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Nima Dehghansai, Ph.D. is an athlete development specialist with Paralympics Australia. His research focuses on identifying factors that can influence the health of the pathway including athlete attraction, recruitment, development, and expertise. He is currently working alongside key Australian stakeholders on various strategies to optimize environments to maximize athlete development for sustained podium success. Ross A. Pinder, Ph.D. is an experienced skill acquisition specialist with Paralympics Australia, where he leads a team of sports scientists and applied researchers aiming to develop world-leading learning environments. Ross has supported elite coaches and athletes to achieve success at major international events, including the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, notably in Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Cycling, Para Table Tennis, Wheelchair Tennis, and Wheelchair Rugby. He currently supervises several higher degree research students through national and international collaborations. Joe Baker, Ph.D. is a Professor and Head of the Lifespan Performance Laboratory in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, at York University, Canada. His research focuses on talent identification, skill acquisition, and athlete development. He also works with elite teams and organizations around the world to optimize athlete performance and development.