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The Special OlympicsThe Special Olympics
By: Maura McGinleyBy: Maura McGinley
Personal Relevance Personal Relevance
The reason I have chosen this topic is because I plan on becoming a special education teacher, and I believe that athletics help kids learn things that they could not learn in a classroom.
The reason I have chosen this topic is because I plan on becoming a special education teacher, and I believe that athletics help kids learn things that they could not learn in a classroom.
Overview of PresentationOverview of Presentation
Power point - Beginning, Important Moments, Sports
and Events
Application - Movie
Conclusion Class Activity
- Wheelchair Relay Race
Power point - Beginning, Important Moments, Sports
and Events
Application - Movie
Conclusion Class Activity
- Wheelchair Relay Race
Thesis Statement Thesis Statement
The founding premise and current goal of the Special Olympics is to enhance the lives of those with mental disabilities through various physical activities. Sports training enhances focus and gives participants a structure for learning lessons about perseverance, endurance and setting goals.
The founding premise and current goal of the Special Olympics is to enhance the lives of those with mental disabilities through various physical activities. Sports training enhances focus and gives participants a structure for learning lessons about perseverance, endurance and setting goals.
Eunice Kennedy ShriverEunice Kennedy Shriver
Founder and honorary chairperson of the Special Olympics.
Founder and honorary chairperson of the Special Olympics.
Camp Shriver Camp Shriver
In 1958 two separate women called Eunice Shriver saying she could not find a camp for her child with a intellectual disability.
In 1958 two separate women called Eunice Shriver saying she could not find a camp for her child with a intellectual disability.
Camp ShriverCamp Shriver
- Eunice Shriver asked special schools and clinics in her area to provide names of special-needs children who might be interested in attending the camp.
- Eunice Shriver asked special schools and clinics in her area to provide names of special-needs children who might be interested in attending the camp.
Instant Success Instant Success
Start of the Special Olympics
Start of the Special Olympics
MissionMission
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Important MomentsImportant Moments
December 1971 December 1971 QuickTime™ and a decompressorare needed to see this picture.
First International Special Olympic GamesFirst International
Special Olympic Games
5-11 February 1977
19811981
Unified SportsUnified Sports
July 1988 July 1988
Winter Games Winter Games
March 20-27 1992
First winter games held outside of North America
March 20-27 1992
First winter games held outside of North America
Healthy AthletesHealthy Athletes
July 1-9 1995 - During the 9th Special Olympics.
July 1-9 1995 - During the 9th Special Olympics.
New GoalsNew Goals
2000-2001 2000-2001
21-29 June 200321-29 June 2003
Ireland host the first Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held outside the United States.
Ireland host the first Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held outside the United States.
30 October 200430 October 2004
President George Bush signs the “ Special Olympic Sport and Empowerment Act.
President George Bush signs the “ Special Olympic Sport and Empowerment Act.
Sports and Events Sports and Events
35 different team and individual sports offered at the Special Olympics.
35 different team and individual sports offered at the Special Olympics.
Aquatic SportsAquatic Sports
Swimming Over 35 different swimming activities
Swimming Over 35 different swimming activities
Aquatics Cont.Aquatics Cont.
Flotation
Walk
Assisted/ Unassisted swim
Flotation
Walk
Assisted/ Unassisted swim
Winter Sports Winter Sports
Alpine Skiing Cross Country Skiing
Figure Skating Snowboarding Snowshoeing Speed Skating
Alpine Skiing Cross Country Skiing
Figure Skating Snowboarding Snowshoeing Speed Skating
-Softball
-Cricket
-Softball
-Cricket
Badminton
Bocce
Badminton
Bocce
Volleyball
Tennis
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Tennis
Table Tennis
Basketball
Soccer (Football)
Basketball
Soccer (Football)
Floor Hockey
Floor Ball
Floor Hockey
Floor Ball
Equestrian
Cycling
Equestrian
Cycling
Bowling
Golf
Bowling
Golf
Artistic Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Artistic Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Hand Ball
Net Ball
Hand Ball
Net Ball
Kayaking
Sailing
Kayaking
Sailing
Sports Cont.Sports Cont.
Judo Judo
Athletics Athletics
Application Application
Upper Merion Special Olympics
Upper Merion Special Olympics
UM Special Olympics UM Special Olympics
ConclusionConclusion
Whether you are an athlete wanting to compete, a volunteer wanting to make a difference or if you are just looking to have fun and be a part of something you can be a part of the Special Olympics and experience your own transformation
Whether you are an athlete wanting to compete, a volunteer wanting to make a difference or if you are just looking to have fun and be a part of something you can be a part of the Special Olympics and experience your own transformation
Get InvolvedGet Involved
Pennsylvania Special Olympics Sp. Olympics Pennsylvania 2570 Boulevard of the Generals. St 124
Norristown. Pa 19403 Phone - 800-235-9058 www.specialolympicspa.org
Pennsylvania Special Olympics Sp. Olympics Pennsylvania 2570 Boulevard of the Generals. St 124
Norristown. Pa 19403 Phone - 800-235-9058 www.specialolympicspa.org
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