Wheelchair Football (American)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wheelchair-football-american

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?An adaptive team sport derived from American gridiron football
2. What is the primary mobility?Manual and power wheelchairs are integral to gameplay and strategy
3. What is wheelchair football?Wheelchair football is a fast, team sport that lets people in wheelchairs play American football. It keeps the same goals like passing, catching, and scoring touchdowns, but players use wheelchairs to move around.
4. How do people move on the field?Players sit in manual or power wheelchairs and use their arms and legs to steer, turn, and speed up. They must balance while passing or catching the ball.

Adaptive Sports: Sports modified to enable participation by individuals with disabilities, fostering inclusivity and competitive opportunities.
Gridiron Football: The sport commonly known as American football, characterized by its rectangular field, goalposts, and specific rules of play.
Mobility Device: Any equipment, such as a wheelchair, used to assist individuals with movement and independence.