Disability In Sport Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is the ROLE of the ACTIVITY ALLIANCE? When were they ESTABLISHED?
A
- 1988
- Leading voice for disabled people in sport
- Recognises disabled people who are 2x as likely to be innactive
2
Q
What is the AIM of the ACTIVITY ALLIANCE and HOW do they ACHIEVE IT?
A
- Aim is to close a gap within a generation
- They achieve this through changing attitudes towards disabled-sport
3
Q
In 2013, Prince Harry visited the Warrior Games in USA. HOW did this affect DISABILITY IN SPORT?
A
- He saw how sport empowered those who suffered physical and psychological injury
- Lead to the development of Invictus Games
4
Q
What did the INVICTUS GAMES help do?
A
- Inspired recovery and support rehab
- Integrated ex-servicemen and women back into society
5
Q
Explain what PARASPORT is and what THEY DO
A
- Movement developed by Paralympics GB to make movement better for all
- In order to create a community to share knowledge
6
Q
How did DR. GUTTMAN HELP the emergence of PARALYMPIC GAMES?
A
- Organised the first comp for wheelchair athletes 1984 London for Archery
- Lead to the creation of the Paralympic Games first held in Rome 1960
7
Q
WHEN and WHERE was the FIRST WINTER PARALYMPIC GAMES held?
A
Sweden 1976
8
Q
What was the MAIN TURNING POINT for MEDIA COVERAGE of PARALYMPICS?
A
London 2012
