Cover of the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 7

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 5 - Competences for life for the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1 with authors M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, E. Fiordiliso from Zanichelli

Question

Read the box below and answer the questions.

Answer

  1. Unified Sports: Programs like Special Olympics Unified Sports bring together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team. Mixed-Ability Teams: Initiatives that form teams with a mix of able-bodied and para-athletes to compete in various sports. Adaptive Sports: Events and programs designed to accommodate athletes with disabilities, often featuring integrated competition alongside able-bodied athletes.
  2. Accessibility: Ensuring venues, equipment, and facilities are accessible to all athletes, regardless of their abilities. Training Adaptations: Tailoring training programs to accommodate the diverse needs and abilities of athletes. Societal Attitudes: Overcoming stigma and discrimination against athletes with disabilities, both within the sporting community and society at large.
  3. Athletes and Para athletes often can't compete together due to differences in physical abilities and the need for fair competition. Para athletes may have impairments that affect their performance in certain sports, requiring separate classifications and competitions to ensure equitable opportunities.