The Paralympic Games
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what a Paralympian needs to succeed.
Key learning points
- The Paralympics began as a rehabilitation programme for injured war veterans.
- The Paralympics use a classification system to group athletes with similar abilities.
- Paralympians are elite athletes who train with the same dedication, skill and ambition as Olympians.
- Paralympians often demonstrate resilience in overcoming personal and societal barriers to achieve their goals.
- The Paralympics have left a lasting legacy and have had a positive effect on inclusion.
Keywords
Impairment - a characteristic or feature that might impact the way that a person's body or mind functions, their physical appearance, or cause them pain
Rehabilitate - to restore a person back to a healthy or usual way of living, through therapy or training
Paralympian - an athlete who competes in the Paralympic Games, an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities
Common misconception
Paralympians only succeed because of their own willpower and determination.
Paralympians need willpower and determination, but they also need support. For example, they might need funding for specialised equipment or coaching.
Teacher tip
Be mindful of language around disability when delivering this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Anything that stops or prevents something from happening or being achieved is called a ...
Q2.Which of these best describes a community?
Q3. is the duty you have to care for or protect something.
Q4.Which of these is an example of a reasonable adjustment in school?
Q5.Which of the following is a current UK law that protects people against discrimination?
Q6.Which of the following statements are true?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following words to the correct definitions.
a characteristic that may impact how a person's body or mind functions
to restore a person back to a healthy or usual way of living
an athlete with a disability who competes in the Paralympics
Q2.Which of these statements are true?
Q3.A successful Paralympian requires , which is the ability to 'bounce back' from challenges.
Q4.Which of these barriers might a Paralympian face?
Q5.Ellie Simmonds OBE is a famous Paralympian. Which of these facts about her are true?
Q6.Which statement is true?
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