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  • Page 5 WESTERN CAROLINIAN April 10, 2009 WCU Recreational Therapy Students Get Hands-On with Adapted Sports By Justin Caudell Editor-in-Chief A physical limitation doesnt have to mean life without competitive and recreational sports, majors in Western Carolina Universitys recreational therapy program learned during a workshop in March. A group of about 30 recreational therapy students spent a day -on campus learning about . adapted _ sports, which allow individuals with disabilities to participate in traditional sports through modified equipment. Two staffmembers with Carolinas Rehabilitation in Charlotte, Jennifer Moore and Erin Kuehn, led the workshop. Moore TUTTE EEE EEE wes: recreational __ therap program and work in Carolinas Rehabilitations Adaptive Sports and Adventures Program. That program provides youth and adults with physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in sports including soccer, basketball, golf, tennis, bicycling, rugby, water and snow skiing, swimming and fishing. Adapted sports are for anyone with a physical challenge, including brain injuries, cerebral _ palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy or amputations. Many attracted to adapted sports are men who, in their 20s and early 30s, suffered a spinal cord injury while participating in an adrenaline-fueled pastime such as diving or racing, Moore said. Adapted sports are amazing, said Victoria Fox, a senior recreational therapy major from Morganton, who said the workshop gave her insight into the mindset of an individual suffering a spinal cord injury, which can affect a persons mobility, independence, _ social contact and overall quality of life. It changes every aspect of your life, Fox said. Part of adjusting to and healing from an injury is regaining your leisure lifestyle. Thats something thats interesting to me as a professional. Recreational therapy is the prescribed use of recreational and other activities as treatment to improve the lives of people with physical, mental or social disadvantages. The recreational therapy major, presently with about 80 students, is under WCUs School of Health Sciences, part of the College of Health and Human Sciences. Recreational therapy students at Western Carolina commonly model the universitys initiative of synthesized learning, which encourages collaboration and creating connections in and out of PUULEEEPEEEEELEE EEE ET EEE EEE EE EE include SUITE the classroom. Their service projects working with clients of Webster Enterprises, which provides services to individuals with disabilities; and with residents of Mountain Trace Nursing Center, including those with Alzheimers disease. Many of the students, including Fox, volunteer with Special Olympics. T totally believe in quality of life, Fox said, And this major addresses aspects of your life other than just treating disease. The workshop included presentations from Moore and Kuehn, and participants had the opportunity to test adapted sports equipment, including wheelchairs for tennis, rugby, soccer and basketball; hand cycles; a golf cart that allowed the golfer to swing while remaining seated; and seated snow skis. A morning session invited students and faculty from the programs of recreational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training and engineering technology to discuss equipment design. In addition to expanding student knowledge about adapted sports, the workshop introduced the students to ideas regarding career, internship and volunteer opportunities, said Peg Connolly, associate professor and director of the recreational therapy program. The students said this is the type of hands-on education they love, Connolly said. Its so great when professionals like Jennifer and Erin come in with experience and equipment and can offer a sophisticated program. Photo Submitted TTT WCU recreational therapy students observe Jennifer Hinton, an associate professor of recreational therapy, work a handcycle during a March workshop with staff members from the Adaptive Sports and Adventures Program at Carolinas Rehabilitation in Charlotte. The workshop taught students about competitive and recreational sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities. AULACQOUUDTAUNAUONAEOLENDEOAUTOLAGUOUAOEAOEAUEUUUAETTUEA PUA USL PUE OUT UED OEE EOAD ERED 0D CUE EEE Moore, who graduated in 1998, said she appreciated the opportunity that the workshop gave her to educate students about adapted sports. Viewed primarily as a social outlet, adapted sports programs typically are coordinated by a major rehabilitation hospital, but typically they are not funded. The Carolinas Rehabilitation program, for example, is run largely through grants and volunteers it takes a team of about 10 people to support one water-skier. Logistic and safety components have to be in place, Moore said. Its not all fun and games. Connolly wonders if further study might reveal health benefits related to adapted sports, and if adapted sports might find a place among the nations healthcare reform. When her programs budget allows, Connolly said, she is interested in purchasing adaptive equipment, such as a wheelchair mountain bike, to train students in her program. Fox said she was sold on the prospect of volunteering with the Carolinas Rehabilitation program. T would love to go down there and volunteer and actually see how it works, she said. (For more information about WCU's recreational therapy program, contact Peg Connolly at (828) 227- 2481 or mconnolly@email.weu. edu.) Visit Us Online: www.westerncarolinian.com Photo Submitted WCU to Offer Courses in Kayaking, Outdoor Leadership From Staff Reports Students and residents of Western North Carolina who want to experience the wild areas of the region while learning new skills will have a chance to do that later this spring as Western Carolina University offers a course in kayaking and a Wildegnes Education Association expedition course. A course in beginner-intermediate kayaking will be held May 24-29, and again June 7-12. The six-day course will be taught in a pool and on a local lake and rivers. All equipment will be provided, and participants should have good swimming ability. Students will meet at WCU each day. Cost of the course is $782.10, and a deposit of $500 is due immediately to secure a place. Three academic credits are available for those who complete the course. A $40 application fee is required for new students who wish to earn academic credit. The WEA Steward course, designed for those who want to learn wilderness leadership skills, will be offered May 11-19 in the prior experience is necessary, but participants should have a reasonable fitness level. Cost of the course is $872.80, and a deposit of $500 is due immediately to secure a place. Three academic credits are available for those who complete the course. A $40 application fee is required for new students who wish to earn academic credit. For more information on both courses, contact Maurice Phipps in WCUs department of health, physical education and recreation at (828) 227-3844 or phipps@email. weu.edu. Student Housing Leasing Professional Needed for Catamount Peak Apartments We are seeking candidates like you for this position because you can bring to our company a strong work ethic, team focused attitude and a passion for providing excellent customer service. As the successful candidate, your strength in sales is preferred. For further information about this position, benefits, lucrative bonus/commission and additional opportunities, please apply at: http://kenneyproperties.iapplicants.com. EOE
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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolin...

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