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Adaptive Sports Lesson Plans
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Online Viewing Quiz
- Can you name the organization highlighted in the Outdoor Family Adventure episode?
- When was the organization started?
- Do you remember the organization's motto?
- True or False? Only a few sports can be adapted to accommodate the needs of the disabled.
- The athletes shared some of the benefits of participation, can you list some of the benefits mentioned?
- Who helps the TRAS athletes?
- True or False? There have only been 26 injured athletes since the program began.
Answers
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- Three Rivers Adaptive Sports or TRAS
- 1989
- "If I can do this, I can do anything."
- False, almost any sport can be modified to accommodate the disabled
- Greater concentration, self-confidence, pride in accomplishment, enjoying group participation
- Helpers include family members of the athletes and any other caring person
- False, there have 0 injuries since the TRAS program began
Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
PA Academic Standards - 1.6.3 A & D
After watching the Outdoor Family Adventures Adaptive Sports episode, you may want to learn more about the athletes that participate in the adaptive sports. A personal way to learn more about others is by asking them questions or by conducting and interview. By using your listening and speaking skills, you will be able to better understand athletes with disabilities. Ask an adult to assist you with making the arrangements to meet or to talk over the telephone. Write down the interview questions before you meet. Remember to take notes during the interview. Always follow up an interview with a thank you note.
People to interview:
- Athletes with a disability
- Coaches of athletes with disabilities
- Administrators of sports programs affiliated with disability sports programs
Suggested questions: (Be sure to add several of your own)
- What do you feel are the most important issues with disabled athletes?
- How would you improve disability sports?
- Is there any sport you would like to see offered to disabled athletes?
Now, share your interview notes with your teacher. Look for opportunities to share the information you learned with others. You may be able to place an article in the school or local newspaper.
Health, Safety and Physical Education
PA Academic Standards - 10.4.3 A
If you are an able-bodied person have you ever stopped to think of the challenges that dis- abled persons face? Mobility (that means being able to move around), sight, and hearing are things that most people take for granted every day. To gain an appreciation for your body, gather some friends and attempt some of the sports you usually play with the following adaptations.
- Play soccer, baseball, bowling, flag football, golf or table tennis blindfolded or with earplugs.
- Play basketball, archery, fencing, tennis or ice hockey while sitting in a wheel chair or stationary chair.
Was it difficult to play the sport? Which change was the most challenging-loss of mobility, sight or hearing?
Now select an "able-bodied" sport and discuss with your friends the modifications to the rules, equipment, and playing area that would allow successful participation by athletes with disabilities.
Civics and Government
PA Academic Standards - 5.2.3 A
In the United States, the 1970's were a time of civil rights activity. Many groups were fighting for protection from discrimination. Women, minority groups and people with disabilities were among the groups fighting for their rights. In 1973, the Rehabilitation Act was the first major piece of legislation that helped to protect the rights of people with a disability. The purpose of the Rehabilitation Act was to prevent discrimination in many public settings such as employment, education and transportation.
Since 1973, several other pieces of legislation have been passed to protect people with disabilities. Using the Internet, research the following key words and Legislative Acts. See if you can you answer the following questions?
Key words:
- Olympic and Amateur Sports Act (OASA)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Questions:
- Is an Act a law?
- How does each of the laws listed protect people with disabilities?
- Which of the laws required the Olympic Committee to encourage participation of disabled athletes in sports programs?
Science and Technology
PA Academic Standards - 3.7.4.E
Having the ability to access the Internet can provide you with an endless supply of resources. Many of the resources are constantly being updated, thus providing you with the most recent research available. The following website was used to locate links to many other organizations associated with Adaptive Sports and People with Disabilities:
edweb6.educ.msu.edu/kin866/linksusa.htm
Use the Internet and research some of the web sites provided.
www.TRAC.com requires an updated browser.
Sports governance organizations:
US Olympic Committee
US Paralympics
Disability Sports Organizations:
Disabled Sports USA
Special Olympics International
Wheelchair Sports USA
American Association of Adapted Sports Programs
American Athletes with Disabilities
Challenged Athletes Foundation
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