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Parasports are sports played by people with a disability, including physical and intellectual disabilities. [1] Some parasports are forms of adapted physical activities from existing non-disabled sports, while others have been specifically created for persons with a disability and do not have a non-disabled equivalent.
Adapted physical education is the art and science of developing, implementing, and monitoring a carefully designed physical education. Instructional program for a learner with a disability, based on a comprehensive assessment, to give the learner the skills necessary for a lifetime of rich leisure, recreation, and sport experiences to enhance physical fitness and wellness.
A mobility aid is a device that helps individuals with mobility impairments to walk or improve their overall mobility. [1]These aids range from walking aids, which assist those with limited walking capabilities, to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which are used for severe disabilities or longer distances that would typically be covered on foot.
Wheelchair fencing is governed by IWAS Wheelchair Fencing (IWF). [23] The International Paralympic Committee manages classification for a number of spinal cord injury and wheelchair sports including alpine skiing, biathlon, cross country skiing, ice sledge hockey, powerlifting, shooting, swimming, and wheelchair dance. [ 15 ]
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A California city is the least accessible in the nation for people with mobility disabilities, according to a new study by Forbes Health. The personal health website came up a list of the best ...
Pertains to sporting activities that where participants make use of wheelchairs. Subcategories This category has the following 11 subcategories, out of 11 total.
To do physical activity safely and reduce risk of injuries and other adverse events, people should: Understand the risks, yet be confident that physical activity can be safe for almost everyone. Choose types of physical activity that are appropriate for their current fitness level and health goals, because some activities are safer than others.