장애인 스포츠 활성화를 위한 법적 연구 -장애인체육진흥의 법적 근거 마련을 중심으로-

Abstract

In the 21st National Assembly, the Sports Support for Persons with Disabilities Act (bill number 2113921, proposed by 18 members, including Rep. Do Jong-hwan) and the Sports Promotion Act for the Disabled, proposed on December 10, 2021 (bill number 2113921, proposed by 10 representatives, including Rep. Jong-seong Lee) No. 2113842) was abolished with the expiration of the term of the 21st National Assembly. Above all, for people with disabilities, physical activity not only improves their physical and psychological health, but also has a positive impact on the overall lives of people with disabilities, as it has the function of social integration between disabled and non-disabled people. Although the importance of sports for the disabled is increasing, support for sports for the non-disabled is still poor, and facilities available to the disabled are also lacking. Furthermore, the legal basis for sports for the disabled is currently only a declarative provision in the National Sports Promotion Act, so the participation rate in sports for the disabled is bound to be quite low. Accordingly, in this paper, we examine the absence of a basic plan for sports for the disabled, which makes it difficult to consistently and systematically promote sports for the disabled, limitations in the use of sports facilities for the disabled, safety issues with sports equipment for the disabled, and the use of sports instructors for the disabled. Next, we review the status of each country's laws and regulations, including the United States, a country that is scoring well in the Paralympic Games, as well as Germany, Japan, Nordic countries, China, France, and the United Kingdom with inclusive policies. We hope that a legal basis will be established for the integration of people with disabilities and non-disabled people through continuous and systematic supplementation of sports for the disabled, and we look forward to re-discussions in the 22nd National Assembly, whether it is revision of the National Sports Promotion Act or separate legislation on sports for the disabled, and we hope that our society will take a step forward. I look forward to moving towards a more integrated society.