Physical exercise has many positive effects on people’s well-being and health, but there are different conditions and needs under which individuals can engage in exercise programmes. Special adaptations are needed by people with severe intellectual disabilities who, due to the complexity of their problems, require individually adapted movement programs. One of these programs is MATP (Motor Activity Training Program) as part of the Special Olympics. With the help of interviews and questionnaires, we investigated the implementation of the MATP programme in Slovenia. We found that the organization of competitions, due to the specifics of the competitors’ population, is a demanding process to ensure accessibility for all, regardless of the disorder. Volunteers who need specific skills in the field of special needs, but at the same time gain a lot of skills and competences through experience are of key importance. For this reason, it makes sense to invite students of special and rehabilitation pedagogy to the role of volunteers. Competitors in Slovenia train mostly within the specialized institutions in which they are involved, and the frequency of training varies between institutions.
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