Adapted Physical Activity
Philosophy Paper In todays society one can argue that people with disabilities are incapable of physical activity. They could also argue that there is a rational justification as to why people with disabilities cannot do such a thing. Adapted Physical Activity is a cross-disciplinary profession which advocated the benefits of exercise and sport for personal growth amongst a person with a health, as well to improve social acceptance and opportunity. Having a physical disability is no different. There have been social constructs set up to exploit persons with medical conditions. This paper discusses my view on what APA is, what is disability, how to make adaptations for those with health conditions and how to advocate and provide services.
Adapted Physical Activity APA is defined as a cross-disciplinary body of knowledge directed toward the identification and solution of individual differences in physical activity. It is a service delivery profession and an academic field of study that …show more content…
The ICF model gives a detailed yet generalized framework on how to evaluate people with disabilities. It addresses the fact that there is a difference between health and disability. It also has a societal and psychological on the individual level aspect. I still do not believe one can have a disability without societies impact on what is and what is not acceptable. Without the health condition there would be no impairment, which means no limitation and without a functional limitation there is no disability. Disabilities group individuals together based off of limitations. Adapted physical activities especially sports groups those people together to exploit their limitations; which essentially enables them to be apart of the norm if only for an hour or two a day. The emotional possibilities are limitless when adapted physical activity is introduced into a persons
Adapted Physical Activity APA is defined as a cross-disciplinary body of knowledge directed toward the identification and solution of individual differences in physical activity. It is a service delivery profession and an academic field of study that …show more content…
The ICF model gives a detailed yet generalized framework on how to evaluate people with disabilities. It addresses the fact that there is a difference between health and disability. It also has a societal and psychological on the individual level aspect. I still do not believe one can have a disability without societies impact on what is and what is not acceptable. Without the health condition there would be no impairment, which means no limitation and without a functional limitation there is no disability. Disabilities group individuals together based off of limitations. Adapted physical activities especially sports groups those people together to exploit their limitations; which essentially enables them to be apart of the norm if only for an hour or two a day. The emotional possibilities are limitless when adapted physical activity is introduced into a persons