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Disability in sport

Disability in sport. Understand types of disability which exist. Consider measures taken to increase participation by athletes with a disability. Types of disability. Inclusion. Social perception has been raised through policies of inclusion

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Disability in sport

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  1. Disability in sport Understand types of disability which exist. Consider measures taken to increase participation by athletes with a disability.

  2. Types of disability

  3. Inclusion Social perception has been raised through policies of inclusion • All sports can be adapted to cater for general or specific abilities • Governing bodies of sport have responsibilty to make it accessible

  4. History Paralympics held every 4 years immediately after the Olympic Games. • Started as parallel Olympics in 1948 • International Paralympic committee was founded in 1989 • First Winter Olympics were held in 1994 In 2008 there were 20 different events • Ranging from equestrian to seven-a-side football

  5. Adaptation Adapted Sports • Such as wheelchair basketball where the rules will be adapted Adapted equipment • Such as football with ball bearings in the balls, allow visual impaired • Types of adapted wheelchairs for specific events Classifications • Used to ensure competitions are as fair as possible • Athletics uses T for track and F for field events

  6. Facilities Legal requirement that facilities cater for the disabled by… Access • Doorways have to be wide enough for wheelchairs and ramps provided Parking • Disabled bays available Provision • Lifts giving access to upper floors, toilets provided and specific clubs or activities catering for the disabled should be available

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