I think everyone should be given the chance to participate in sports because it is a very rewarding experience. Sports not only improve your overall physical fitness but also improves self esteem, social skills, and allows you to go outside your comfort zone to try new experiences. I have been involved in sports and other outdoor activities since a young age. The majority of today's generation is highly involved in video games and other electronics, but when I was younger I always wanted to be outside either playing an organized game with my close friends and siblings or just running around just being a kid. I am a sophmore here at SUNY Cortland and my major is Physical Education with a concentration in Adaptive Physical Education. In high school I knew I wanted to become a teacher and I needed sports in my everyday life. I also took an American Sign Language class and this opened my eyes to wanting to teach mentally challenged children and also working with the disabled. Even though, many disabled students feel like they have obstacles to overcome when wanting to participate in sports, this is not the case. Disabled children can be athletes, and be great athletes. Schools offer and are continue to offer more options for children with disabilities. With these writings every week I hope to open your eyes and show many of you that children with disablilites can do everything a non-disabled child can do.
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I did not know that there was a National Wheelchair Basketball Association. I have heard of wheelchair basketball, but did not know there was a professional team. I could never imagine being in a wheelchair, or how I would deal with being in one for the rest of my life. People who have come to terms with it and play sports in them, I have a great amount of respect for them. I found out about wheelchair sports last year and I wanted to try it. Classmates and friends have tried them, and they said they had a great time. I would really love to be able to experince the sport for myself, it seems like it would be a fun time for all; even if I'm not handicapped.
ReplyDeleteIt is really hard to read this because it is white, just to let you know. I really liked what you had to say and you seem like a very motivated person i am sure you will go far and do what you want to do. Nice posts by the way! I hope you graduate and do something that you not only love, but i am sure you will be a great teacher and influence on children.
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