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Adaptive
Sports and Fitness Programs |
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Wheelchair
Basketball
The wheelchair basketball program is open to persons
with physical disabilities who are experienced or
are interested in learning this fast paced, aerobic and competitive sport.
The “Pacific
Spartans” team is designed for adults who use manual wheelchairs
and wish to participate in competitive play. Team
membership is not mandatory for participation. Tournament
opportunities are available. www.nwba.org
Location: Camden Community Center
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Wheelchair
Rugby
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The “California Quake” is a sports team designed for quadriplegics
using manual wheelchairs in this exciting and intense sport. Aerobic exercise,
teamwork and skills for competitive play are integral parts of the program. Tournament
opportunities are available. www.quadrugby.com
Location: Moreland West Community Center |
Wheelchair
Tennis
The “South Bay Smash” tennis team is open to individuals
with physical disabilities of all ages and skill levels.
Drills and technique of the game are reviewed during practices and competitive
play is available through tournament opportunities.
www.southbaysmash.com
Location:
Wallenberg Park
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Adapted
Bowling
This bowling class is designed for individuals with
disabilities ages 11 years and older. Sportsmanship
teamwork, and individual skills are taught for all levels of bowlers.
Location: 300 San Jose ( Formerly Oakridge Lanes )
Adapted
Golf
This seasonal program is for persons with physical disabilities
and offers instruction in adapted golf. Components of
the program include stroke analysis, chipping, pitching, putting,
and golf basics.
Food may be provided at an end of session special event.
Location: Coyote Creek Golf Course
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Wheels
on Fire
Wheels
on Fire is a sports team designed for athletes
of all ages with physical disabilities. A variety of sports are
offered. Emphasis
is on basic sport skills,
team cooperation, and rules of competitive play. Non-wheelchair users of all
ages and levels are welcome.
Location:
Camden Community Center
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Wheels
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Powersoccer
Join the “San Jose Steamrollers” in the electrifying and
growing sport of powersoccer. Practices focus on basic
skills, strategy, ball control, and teamwork. Opportunities to participate
in tournaments
are available. Open to persons using power wheelchairs.
www.sanjosesteamrollers.com
Location: Alviso Youth Center
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Adapted
Exercise
This low impact chair-based exercise program is designed
for individuals of all ability levels, including
those with Parkinson’s
Disease, Arthritis and Post Stroke. Components of
the program include range of motion, muscular strength, endurance and balance.
Location:
Evergreen and Camden Community Centers
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Physicians Recommendation Form |
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Adapted
Fitness
This program, for persons with physical disabilities,
is designed to improve cardiovascular health and endurance, increase
muscular strength and toning, and refine flexibility and range of
motion. Location: Camden Community Center
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Physicians
Recommendation Form
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Office of Therapeutic Services
3369 Union Avenue
San José, CA 95124
408-369-6438
408-559-1203 fax
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