FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH 9:45 TO 10:45 ROAN
Adaptive Sports and Adventures Program: Insight into the Programs and Value of Participation for Increased Confidence
Ms. Jennifer Moore, Carolina Healthcare System Adaptive Sports and Adventures
About The Session:
The Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program (ASAP) through Carolinas Healthcare System helps adults and children with physical disabilities develop skills that will lead to an active lifestyle without barriers. ASAP members can participate in a wide range of individual and team sports – from waterskiing and hand cycling to tennis and golf. Ongoing participation in adaptive sports can help to increase socialization, self-esteem and confidence. As a result of attending this session, participants will have a better understanding of adaptive sports and some of the equipment used, opportunities for participation in adaptive sports and adventures for themselves and those they serve, and information on how to tap into resources across the state for adaptive sports and adventures activities.
About The Presenter(s):
Jennifer Moore:
has a BA- Psychology and a BS- Recreational Therapy. She is a LRT/CTRS- Licensed Recreational Therapist/Certified therapeutic recreational specialist. Jennifer has been the director of ASAP since 2005 providing her experience in direct programming, marketing, and grant writing, specializing in adaptive sports and increased quality of life for those in my community with a physical disability.
Adaptive Sports and Adventures Program: Insight into the Programs and Value of Participation for Increased Confidence
Ms. Jennifer Moore, Carolina Healthcare System Adaptive Sports and Adventures
About The Session:
The Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program (ASAP) through Carolinas Healthcare System helps adults and children with physical disabilities develop skills that will lead to an active lifestyle without barriers. ASAP members can participate in a wide range of individual and team sports – from waterskiing and hand cycling to tennis and golf. Ongoing participation in adaptive sports can help to increase socialization, self-esteem and confidence. As a result of attending this session, participants will have a better understanding of adaptive sports and some of the equipment used, opportunities for participation in adaptive sports and adventures for themselves and those they serve, and information on how to tap into resources across the state for adaptive sports and adventures activities.
About The Presenter(s):
Jennifer Moore:
has a BA- Psychology and a BS- Recreational Therapy. She is a LRT/CTRS- Licensed Recreational Therapist/Certified therapeutic recreational specialist. Jennifer has been the director of ASAP since 2005 providing her experience in direct programming, marketing, and grant writing, specializing in adaptive sports and increased quality of life for those in my community with a physical disability.