Athletes with disabilities become healthy adults.Participation in sports can have a positive and valuable effect from the dynamic interplay in·ter·play n. Reciprocal action and reaction; interaction. intr.v. in·ter·played, in·ter·play·ing, in·ter·plays To act or react on each other; interact. between mind and body. Although researchers do not have a wealth of knowledge about how the brain works during sports competition, it is reasonable that major neurological neurological, neurologic pertaining to or emanating from the nervous system or from neurology. neurological assessment evaluation of the health status of a patient with a nervous system disorder or dysfunction. reactions are transmitted to create links within the highest functioning levels of the brain. Learning to deal with competitive pressure, learning strategies to overcome uncontrollable situations, reacting to equipment and other players all require motor skill, determination, and brainpower brain·pow·er n. 1. Intellectual capacity. 2. People of well-developed mental abilities: a country that doesn't value its brainpower. Noun 1. . Synchronizing synchronizing, n a technique that a therapist uses to coordinate his or her breath with that of the client; builds trust and establishes relationship. the mind and body to function together facilitates optimal growth and development. More than in many other types of activities, sports can provide a sense of excitement and accomplishment. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Director of NCPAD NCPAD National Center on Physical Activity and Disability , James Rimmer, for children who have a disability, sports and competition can provide an opportunity to learn the value of hard work, sportsmanship, how to adapt to any situation, and the pleasure of performing with others. He believes every community should provide an enriched sports experience for children who have disabilities, and that this is as important as providing access to computers and books. "Sports is the one time in a child's life when there is no planned sequence, no organized assignments, no structured lesson plans, only spontaneous, enjoyable, interactive play, something many children with disabilities are deprived of during their brief childhood." |
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