Table 2.

Subtheme findings and sample quote for theme one.

Subtheme	Representational quote
Meaning of recreational activity	“I think for me recreation is just talking about activities that you can do in your spare time or in your free time. Many activities that you can join are available on my free time those are types of activities that i can do is either as a hobby or as an exercise those are recreational activities” (SD 1). “Is when one partakes in activities in his free time or when one is not working” (SD 4). “Recreation according to me is when you go and participate in any activity when you are free it can a soccer, netball or basketball” (SD 7). “When we talk about recreational activities we are referring to activities done during leisure, so basically when we participate in these activities we do it for enjoyment and to socialise with other students” (SD 13).
Recreational activity preferences	“I am not participating in recreational activities as yet, but I would love to join to join basketball” (SD 14). “I participate in goal ball but I do not go practice every day, I feel like it is not helpful to me because when there is tournament they do not include me. Therefore, I feel discriminated” (SD 6).
Given the opportunity	“I would like to participate in chess to help me with cognitive skills, boost selfesteem and stress relief.” (SD 1). “I love basketball and wheelchair tennis, but I can only participate if they give us wheelchairs for basketball because I don't want to hurt myself. I tried to be used mine and I nearly fell during participation trying to move part to catch the ball” (SD 12). “I would like to participate in volleyball, I believe that I can be a great player because I have passion for it” (SD 9). “I love badminton, I would love to be part of the team should I be given the opportunity” (SD 6).