Summer Paralympics Word Search Free Printable

Ready for a challenge? These two Summer Paralympics Word Search printables will keep you busy. There is an easy version and a more difficult version. Both come in color and black and white and include the solution!

You can download the FREE Summer Paralympics Word Search at the bottom of the post.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE PRINTABLE

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• Print the activity. You are all set!

SUMMER PARALYMPICS WORD LIST

Here is a list of the Summer Paralympics sports:

• Para Archery – Para archery is a sport where athletes with physical impairments use bows to shoot arrows at a target from a set distance. The sport emphasizes precision, control, and concentration.
• Para Athletics – Para athletics includes track and field events such as running, jumping, and throwing, adapted for athletes with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments. Competitors are classified based on their disability to ensure fair competition.
• Para Badminton – Para badminton is similar to the able-bodied version but adapted for athletes with physical impairments. Players use modified rules and equipment to compete in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles matches.
• Blind Football -Blind football, also known as 5-a-side football, is played by visually impaired athletes using a ball with a noise-making device. Teams of five compete on a smaller pitch with modified rules to accommodate the athletes’ needs.
• Boccia – Boccia is a precision ball sport played by athletes with severe physical disabilities. The objective is to throw or roll balls to land closest to a target ball, known as the jack.
• Para Canoe – Para canoe involves athletes with physical impairments racing in specially designed kayaks or canoes over a set distance. The sport tests speed, strength, and endurance on the water.
• Para Cycling – Para cycling includes road and track events for athletes with physical and visual impairments. Competitors use adapted bicycles, tricycles, handcycles, or tandem bikes to race against each other.
• Para Equestrian – Para equestrian involves athletes with physical and visual impairments competing in dressage, showcasing their skills in horse riding through a series of predetermined movements.
• Goalball – Goalball is a team sport designed for visually impaired athletes, played with a ball containing bells. Teams of three aim to throw the ball into the opponent’s goal while defending their own, relying on hearing and touch.
• Para Judo – Para judo is a martial art adapted for athletes with visual impairments. Competitors use throws, holds, and grappling techniques to score points or achieve a match-winning throw.
• Para Powerlifting – Para powerlifting involves athletes with physical impairments competing in the bench press. The sport focuses on lifting the maximum weight possible in a single lift.
• Para Rowing – Para rowing features athletes with physical impairments competing in adapted rowing boats. The sport emphasizes strength, endurance, and teamwork in single or crew events.
• Shooting Para Sport – Shooting para sport involves athletes with physical impairments competing in rifle and pistol events. The sport tests precision and control, with competitors aiming at targets from a set distance.
• Sitting Volleyball – Sitting volleyball is played by athletes with physical impairments while sitting on the floor. The sport follows similar rules to able-bodied volleyball but is adapted for sitting play, emphasizing speed and teamwork.
• Para Swimming – Para swimming includes a range of swimming events for athletes with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments. Competitors are classified based on their disability to ensure fair competition.
• Para Table Tennis – Para table tennis is adapted for athletes with physical impairments, following similar rules to able-bodied table tennis. The sport requires quick reflexes, precision, and strategy.
• Para Taekwondo – Para taekwondo is a martial art adapted for athletes with physical impairments, focusing on sparring and poomsae (forms). Competitors use punches, kicks, and blocks to score points.
• Para Triathlon – Para triathlon includes swimming, cycling, and running segments, adapted for athletes with physical and visual impairments. Competitors use modified equipment and are classified based on their disability.
• Wheelchair Basketball – Wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced sport played by athletes with physical impairments using specially designed wheelchairs. The game follows similar rules to able-bodied basketball but includes modifications to accommodate the use of wheelchairs.
• Wheelchair Fencing – Wheelchair fencing adapts the traditional sport of fencing for athletes with physical impairments. Competitors are secured in fixed frames and engage in bouts using épée, foil, or sabre.
• Wheelchair Rugby – Wheelchair rugby, also known as quad rugby, is a full-contact sport played by athletes with physical impairments. The game combines elements of rugby, basketball, and handball, with the objective of carrying the ball across the opponent’s goal line.
• Wheelchair Tennis – Wheelchair tennis is played by athletes with physical impairments using specially designed wheelchairs. The sport follows similar rules to able-bodied tennis, with the main modification allowing the ball to bounce twice.

WHAT SKILLS ARE STUDENTS WORKING ON WITH THIS ACTIVITY?

The students are practicing the following skills:

• visual motor
• visual spatial
• spelling and more!

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