Adaptive Sports and the Paralympic Games (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781508183303)

Thanks to technological innovations and changing attitudes, people with disabilities are able to participate in a wide range of physical activity. This comprehensive volume looks at more than thirty-five adaptive sports that provide modifications to allow people with disabilities to live an active lifestyle. From skiing to sailing and cycling to volleyball, adaptive sports make exercise, and all of its physical, social, and emotional benefits available to people with disabilities. This engrossing text also explores the Paralympics, which offers disabled athletes the chance to compete with their peers from across the globe while building their confidence and self-esteem.

Author: Barbara Gottfried
ISBN-10: 1508183309
ISBN-13: 9781508183303
Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2019
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.20w x 0.20d