ADAPTED SPORTS

Adapted sports is the umbrella term for sport and athletics for people with any kind of functional impairment. A wide range of different adapted sports and activities are available, and still more are being developed. Some sports, such as swimming, athletics and equestrian, are very similar to their traditional counterparts. Others are adapted sports where… Read More » ADAPTED SPORTS

Adapted sports is the umbrella term for sport and athletics for people with any kind of functional impairment.

A wide range of different adapted sports and activities are available, and still more are being developed.

Some sports, such as swimming, athletics and equestrian, are very similar to their traditional counterparts.

Others are adapted sports where the impairment plays a central part in the rules:

Powerchair football and wheelchair tennis are sports played exclusively in wheelchairs; blind football, showdown and goalball are sports for the blind and visually impaired, and they are played wearing blindfolds or masks to ensure fair competition.

We recommend looking into these sports:

For inspiration, watch this video about boccia as an inclusive sport played in different ways