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Adaptive or Dlsability sports

Adaptive or disability eports are the type of competitive sports that are designed for individuals
with disabilities. These sports are slightly different than normal sports as there
may be sorme For
modifications in the rules or in the equipment to meet the special neede of the participants.
instance, sled hockey allows the use of sleds for players to sit and play the game.

Special Olympies
Eunice Kenneds Shriver founded the Special Olympics Special Olympic Logo: The logo of Special
in 1468.The purpose of the Special Olympice is to Olympics is based on the Sculpture Joy
provide year-round sports training &athletic &Happiness to all Children of the
competition in various Olympic-type sports for World'.
youngsters and adults with intellectual disobilities.
It provides opportunities for athletes to develop their
physical fitness, experience the joy of sportsmanship,
and participates in sharing gifte, skille, and
friendships with their families, community, and other Special
Olympics
Special Olympics athletes.
Special Olympic Flame: The torch that is
Headquarters- Washington DC. carried out &lit at Special Olympic
Motto: "Let me win. But if l can't win, let me be brawe Games is called as the Flame of Hope.
in the attempt."
Governing Body: Special lympics lnternabional
1st Time: Chicago, USA (1968)
Recently, Berlin, Germany (2023)

Paralympics
ParalympicGames or Paralympics is an international Paralympics Logo: The three Agitos
multi-sport event for athletes with a range of encircling a central point symbolize
disabilities. motion, emphasise the role of the
The event usually takes place every two years and Paralympie Movement in bringing athletes
almost immediately after the Olympic aames. together from all corners of the world to
There are two versions of Paralympic games Winter compete.
and Summer Gomes. All Paralympic Games are
managed by the International Paralympic Committee
(IPC).
Athletes who participate have a range of disabilities
including impaired muscle power, hypertonia, ataxia,
vision impairment, intellectual impaiment,ete Categories:- Paralympics athletes
MOTO "Spirit in Motion' (2004) in Athens. compete in six different disability groups
The previous "Mind, Body, Spirit," (1494). cerebral palsy, armputee, visual
Governing Body: International Paralympic committee impairment, intellectual disability, spinal
HQ- Bonn, Germany. cord injuries, and " les autres' [athletes
whose dieability does not fit into one of
1st Time: Rome,ltals Summer (1460) the other categories, like Dwarfism].
Recently, Beijing, China (2022)
Father of Paralympics Dr- Luduig Gnuttmann
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Doaflympio8
Deaflympics is an international Olumpic event at which Deaflyrnpics Logo:
deaf athletes compete. Unlike other paralumpic events, It's logo is inspired by the sign for
deaf athletes cannot be quided bysounde like referee Olympics. The circle in the middle
whistle, gunshot etc. Therefore, special arrangements represents an eye because deaf
are made for the deaf athletes at Deaflumpics such as people are very visual. The four
waving aflag, using light. instead of qunshote eto. colours of the logo i.e. red, green,
The Deaflympics are more than just the world's second yellow and blue represent the four
oldest multiple sports after olympics. These goames are regional confederations of the
the world's fastest growing sports events. The International Committee of Sports for
Deaflympics are an equivalent to the Olympic games for Deaf viz. Europe, Asia Pacific, Pan
deaf athletes. America and Africa. It ties together
the strong elernents,sign language,
MOTTO: deaf and international cultures, unity
"PER LUD08 AEQUALITAS" (Equality through sport) and and continuity.
sticking to the ideals of the Olympics Blue
The main purpose of Deaflympics is to provide
opportunities to person with hearing disability to Red
participate in elite sporte.
The eligibility criteria to compete at the Deaflympic
Games the athletes must, have a hearing loss of een
minimum 55 decibel in their better ear. Hearing aid,
cochlear implants ete. are not allowed to be used in the 1st time: Paris (1924)
competition. Recently, Brazil (2022)

Divisioningin Sports
The concept of Classification and Divisioning is a process used in disability sports for providing
even and fair competition for athletes with dsability through grouping of athletes.
The purpose is very much similar to grouping system used in mainstream sports according to
their age group, gender, weight ete.

Classificiation in Parlympics
1. Paralympic Games, IPC has developed classification process which can contribute "to sporting
excellence for all Athletes and sports in the Paralympic Movenment, and providing equitable competition.
2. Clasification is undertaken to ensure that an Athlete's impairment is relevant to sport performance,
e to ensure that the Athlete competes equitably with other Athletes" with fair chance to all
participant athletes engaging in competitive sports.
3. According to the IPC, the clossification process serves 2 rolee. The 1st is to determine who is eligible
&the second is to group sportspeople for the purpose of competition.
4. The eligibility minimum is an impairment that limits the sports persons ability to participate in an
octivity &the disability needs to be permanernt in nabure.
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Classiflolatlon Prooses Eligible ímpoírments
assessment.
The 1st step is generalls a medicalassessment
functional which involve 1. Impaired rmuscle power
The 2nd is qenerally a 2. Impoired passive range of rnovernent
two parts: first observing a sporteperson in training and
3. Loss of limb or limb deficiency
then observing the sportsperson in competition. 4. Leg-length difference
Short stature
There are a number of people involved in this process
beyond the sportsperson, including individual cassifiers,
Hypertonia.
7.Ataxia
medical clasifiers, technical classifiers, a chief classifier, a 8. Athetosis
head of classification, a classification panel and a
classification committee.

Classificiation in Deaflympics
divisioning, which is a
Special Olympics uses a. competitive-level matching or grouping rsferred to as
fundamental rule at Special Olympics. same gender, about the same age and most
Athletes in competitions are matched with others of the
importantly, of about the same competitive ability.
The fundamental
organizations
diference between Special Olumpics competitions and those of other sports
is that athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to participate, and every athlete is
recognized for his/her performance.
Competitions are structured so that athletes compete with other athletes of similar ability in equitabie
divigions.

Inclusion in Sports
Inclusion is an educational practice where every person can participate equally in all social
processes. It is an approach to educating students with special educational needs.
In this inclusion approach,students with special needs are fully integrated into the general
education classrooms at a school.

implementation ot Inclusive education Need of Inclusion Education

1. Proper support is provided in case students 1. The need for Inclusion is very much
experience difficulties. there to improve the motor skills of
2.Students should feel that they have somebody to students with disabilities.
speak to when they are worried
3. Allstudents are equally valued. 2. Institutions need to provide equal
4. Teachers should make sure that all students chances to every disabled student to
participate and learn. participate as per their abilities to boost
5. The school should monitor the participation, and their confidence level.
achievement of all students.
6. Teaching must be planned with all students in 3. Normal students get a chance to
mind as per their abilities. increase friendships with disabled children.
7.Teaching lessons must encourage the participation Diversified teaching strategies benefit all
of all students. students. Children with disabilities learn
8.Ensure that every student is actively involved more from other students, which develops
Students are encouraged to support each other in their socia and communication skills.
learning
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Stratagles to make Physical Aotivltles
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understand
of the children is
participate Technol
in oqy: It refers to making equipment, devices, or tools disabilitythe child is focing.
back to the learning activities like balls with bells,bigger balls, that help these chilaren to
students, etc. balls attached to
3. Creating a strings bring them
to
Specific
specific reauirements ofEnvironment: This
disabled children.means creaing a friendly
children bheir age, they can play. Students with speial they are alsoenvireguired
ronrmentinby keeping in rnind the
It shows that
special requirements as needed by them. needs can be provided withsociety, and like other
4. Activities Based on specific play areas with
previous experiences, andInterests: Physical activities must be based on the
limitations of children with special needs. interests, aptitudes, abilities,
5. Modification of
Rules: Rules can be modified
provided extra time or attempt to perform according to the needs of the children. They can be
5. Children's Previous
physical activity.
accessible for childrenExperience Must be
with special needs, taken
the
into consideration: For making
physical activities more
knowledge children's previous experience with
of concerned teacher of PE should have an understanding and
physical activities.
6.Specialized Equipment: The size, weight, shape, and colour of the
customized. Visually handicapped children need brightly coloured playing equipment also have to be
need lighter design of equipment. eauipment, while those with weak muscles

Advantages of Physical activities for CWSN

1. Reduce depression &stress: Physical
activities ma help reduce depression in children with disabilities.
It also reduces their anxiety and stress levels
2. Improve social interaction: Physical activities provide
children with ample opportunities for social
interaction. Their social relations improve during involvement in these activities. Different types of sports
activities lead to increased social integration, friendship, and bonding
3. Many Cognitive benefits: Physical activities lead to cognitive skille such as thinking,
reasoning, and
remembering. It enables them to discover and access strengthe that cannot be challenged in the
classroom setting.
4.Fun activities: Physical activities lead to mood benefits. They enjoy social interaction with both the
fitness staff and other participants.
5. Increased fitness &Strength levels: Children improve their muscle strength, coordination, arnd flexibilitu
through reqular phycical activities. It also enhances better motor skille, balance, and body awareness.
Improve health qualty: Children have positive health and quality of life changes and raise their slf
esteem.