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Adapted Sports
1. ADAPTED SPORTS An Introduction to Adapted Sports and the Equipment Used Produced by Justin W. Kimrey Spinal Cord Injury, Post 7 Years
2. What are Adapted Sports? Adapted sports are any sport, hobby, or activity that is performed by someone with a disability using equipment specifically designed/modified to allow the individual to do that activity that was previously not possible without this equipment or adaptation.
3. Things to Consider Before Trying Adapted Sports ABILITY TO ADAPT (Psychologically, Physically, Environmentally) EXPECT CHALLENGES STRENGTH TRAINING (Aids in transfers, Mobility, Health) OPEN TO NEW EXPERIENCES REALIZE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, YOU HAVE TO ASK YOURSELF HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO REACH YOUR GOAL TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY :(Regular check ups with your doctor)
4. Why Try Adapted Sports?? Adapted sports can give meaning to some one that has a new or old disability. Has been proven to give a better quality of life to PWD. Greatly helps the success in initial rehabilitation process. Promotes a healthy lifestyle. Can feed the drive for competition.
21. Scuba Diving and Spear Fishing can give a person with disabilities freedom from gravity and independence. Scuba Diving and Spear Fishing requires a certification from a reputable diving agency. PADI is a well known diving agency that accommodates people with disabilities.
22. It may be more difficult for divers that are unable to move their legs to propel themselves while underwater. Underwater Scooters can be used by people with disabilities to help propel the individual through the water.
23. Hunting is a activity that requires little modification for people with disabilities. While hunting animals is not for everyone, teaching someone target shooting is a cheap and easy way to allow people with disabilities to stay active.
24. Adapted Snow Ski’s are needed and range from $1,000-$6,000. These ski’s can be rented at most ski resorts. Snow Skiing is an exciting and fast paced sport that gives people with disabilities the chance to get compete and get the speed they crave.
25. Adapted Water Skiing is a great sport for people with disabilities to try. It requires use of an adapted water ski that can be rented or purchased by most rehabilitation centers.
26. Bowling is cheap and fun activity for people with disabilities to try. Bowing requires no modifications and is actually cheaper for people using wheelchairs because they are not required to rent bowing shoes.
27. Exploring the outdoors is another cost effective way for people with disabilities to stay active and enjoy life. Exploring the outdoors requires no modifications and is only limited to what the person can physically achieve.
28. Or Just Enjoying Life! Adapted Activities Give Different Meaning to Everyone. Some May Do It For the Rush…Others May Do it To Relax.
29. A Few Videos of Adapted Sports That May Help You Decide What is For You…
30. GOING UP STAIRS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRgiz2a3Njs BACKFLIP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc1YdL_w1Hg SKATE PARK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWxl-PjxgRE&feature=related TRICKS IN A WHEELCHAIR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_Z7rV7kKnI&feature=fvst RUGBY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VouLjuZhe_0&feature=PlayList&p=69A12C2793501033&index=0 TENNIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbk4QZkZ06E BASKETBALL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGMUyMo-h0g MOUNTAIN BIKING: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfL9wAH8Dyo SURFING: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvFHkk_lCms A LOOK INTO MY LIFE STYLE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D4ZaICepeM
31. DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHAIRS Beach Chair (Large rubber tires and Castors)
35. RESOURES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SCI www.PADI.com http://www.colourswheelchair.com/products/prod_y360.htm www.sportaid.com www.christopherreevvesfoundation.com www.liferollson.com www.cripcollege.com
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37. NEVER JUDGE PEOPLE BY WHAT YOU THINK THEY CANT DO, CONSIDER WHAT THEY CAN DO
