Future directions of inquiry in adapted physical activity

It is appropriate for professionals to look forward periodically to envision a future that serves its constituents most effectively. No doubt, the turn of the century is a timely moment to engage in such reflection and prediction. The purpose of this paper is to sketch some future trends of inquiry in adapted physical activity. These include investigation into ethics in adapted physical activity. Empirically based issues of inquiry include physical activity as a dependent measure, diverse and changing populations, theoretical and applied research, nomothetic and idiographic research perspectives, clusters and comorbidity, self-determination, and inclusion/integration.