Adaptive Sport and Physical Activity
Mission
The focus of this SIG will be on individuals with any disability (e.g., Special Olympic athletes or people with visual impairments). The populations of interest will range widely from children with congenital disabilities, to older exercisers with impairments, to elite athletes with disabilities (e.g., Paralympians). Specific topic interest will be broad and could include performance enhancement, psychosocial issues (i.e., motivation), and health–related quality of life.
Resources
- Challenged Atheletes Foundation
- Kelly Brush Foundation
- Grants and Scholarships for adaptive equipment
- Semper Fi & America's Fund
- Scholarships for blind athletes
- USOPC Grants and Equipment
- Mayo Clinic Connect
- Arthritis Foundation
- National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
Get Involved
If you are interested in joining the Adaptive Sport and Physical Activity Special Interest Group (SIG) or learning more about the group, contact the SIG Coordinator listed on the SIG homepage.
