lecture 1 Flashcards
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what is adapted physical activity
a sport of PA that is modified or adapted to enable ppl with an impairment, health problem, or lower functional capacity to participate fully
what is adapted physical education
individualized program that includes physical and motor fitness, fundamental movement skills and patterns, designed to meet needs of individuals
adapted sport
sport thats modified or created to meet unique needs of individuals
example of adapted sport
wheelchair bball
who do we adapt PA for
anyone who wouldnt gain optimal benefits or whos at risk of harm from the activity should it not be modified
definition of impairment
loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or function
definition of disability
restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human
definition of handicap
disadvantage for a given individual, resulting from an impairment or disability that limits or prevent the fulfilment of a role thats normal for that individual
general categories of disability
developmental, behavioural, physical, sensory
developmental and behavioural disabilities
impairment in cognitive function, develops at birth or before adulthood, lasts lifespan
-causes mental and/or physical impairments
examples of developmental and behavioural disabilities
autism, down syndrome, ADHD
physical disability
loss of or limitation to physical function
-affects: mobility, fine motor control, endurance
examples of physical disabilities
cerebral palsy, spina bifida, TBI
sensory disability
affects 1 or more of the senses
examples of sensory disabilities
blind, deaf
infancy and early stages of diagnosis - life course perspective
early intervention and access to community support to enable best functional development
school age years - life course perspective
services that allow development of appropriate functional behaviours and enable maximal participation in society
adulthood - life course perspective
physical and recreational activities, vocational activities, health care and wellness to age with disability
definition of health
health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
what % of the world population experiences significant disability
16%
most common disability types
pain
flexibility
mobility
mental health
whats physical literacy
-ability to move with poise and confidence across a wide range of activities
-competencies that are linked to the development of the whole person: physical, affective, cognitive, psychosocial
sport for life definition
physical competence, confidence, motivation to be active for life
intrapersonal barriers
self confidence
embarrassment
anxiety
fatigue