CHAPTER 3

ADAPTED SPORTS

DISABLED SPORTS
ALSO ADAPTED
SPORTS OR
PARASPORTS:
> Are sports played by
persons with a Disability,
including physical and
intellectual disabilities

THREE DISABILITY
GROUP
> THE DEAF
> PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL
DISABILITIES

>

PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL

DISABILITIES

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

> IN 1838, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEGAN TO RECEIVE

SPECIAL ATTENTION AT THE PERKINS SCHOOL FOR
STUDENTS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES IN BOSTON.

EARLY ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS WERE MEDICALLY

ORIENTED AND PREVENTIVE, DEVELOPMENTAL AND CORRECTIVE IN
NATURE.

Up until 1952, several schools would excuse

students with disabilities from physical education.
In 1952, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH,
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION (AAHPER)
formed a committee to define adapted physical
education and give direction for teachers.
Lastly, in 1968 , the KENNEDY FOUNDATION
established the Special Olympics.

IMPORTANT LAWS FOR

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1973-The Rehabilitation act of 1973: Designed
to prevent discrimination and provide equal
opportunity for individuals with disabilities in
programs or activities receiving federal financial
assistance.
1975- The Education for all Handicapped
Children act of 1975: designed to ensure that all
children with handicapping conditions have
available to them a free appropriate public
education.
1978- The Amateur Sports Act of 1978: passes
to coordinate national efforts concerning
amateur activity, including activity associated
with the Olympics.

1983- Amendments to the Education for all

Handicapped Children Act: provided incentives to
states to provide services to infants, toddlers and preschoolers with handicapping conditions.
1986- Education for All Handicapped Children
Amendments 1986: expanded educational services to
pre school children.
1990- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA): replaced the term handicapped with
disabilities expanded on types of services offered
and disabilities covered.
1997- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Amendments 1997: provided several changes in the
law , including provisions for free appropriate
education for all children with disabilities(ages 3-21):
1998- Olympic and Armature Sports Act : The United
States Olympics Committee assumed the role and
responsibilities of the United States Paralympics
Committee.

SPORTS
ORGANIZATION
S

THE INTERNATIONAL
COMMITTEE OF SPORTS FOR
THE DEAF

SPECIAL OLYMPICS
ORGANIZED BY EUNICE
KENNEDY SHRIVER

DISABLED SPORTS
U.S.A

SPORTS FOR EXCEPTIO

NAL
ATHLETES (S4EA)

INTERNATIONAL
WHEELCHAIR AND AMPUTEE
SPORTS ( IWAS)

INTERNATIONAL
PARALYMPIC
COMMITTEE

SIR LUDWIG
GUTTMANN

PARALYMPIC GAMES

> PARALYMPIC ATHLETICS

> PARALYMPIC SWIMMING
> PARALYMPIC SHOOTING
> PARALYMPIC POWERLIFTING
> PARALYMPIC SKIING
> PARALYMPIC BIATHLON
> PARALYMPIC CROSSCOUNTRY SKIING
> ICE SLEDGE HOCKEY
> WHEELCHAIR DANCE SPORTS

ROLE OF
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION IN
ADAPTED SPORT
S

= to give the learner the skills necessary for a

lifetime of rich leisure, recreation, and sport
experiences to enhance physical fitness and
wellness.
= to enhance their students physical
development.
= improves level of physical well-being
= improves physical fitness and general mood
= improves in self-confidence, social awareness
and self-esteem
= new opportunities for participation and
competition

THANK YOU !
GOD BLESS !