Wheelchair Sports Vocab

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What is an introvert?

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Someone who is quiet and shy.

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What does traditional mean?

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Something that has been done or made a certain way for a long time.

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What is the main idea of stories about wheelchair sports?

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Even people who are disabled can move and play sports!

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Who are the main characters in the story?

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Marilyn and Dr. Guttman.

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What does elite mean?

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To be the best at something.

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What is a wheelchair?

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A chair with wheels used by people who cannot walk.

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What is the purpose of wheelchair sports?

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To provide opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sports.

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What is a sport?

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An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another.

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What does it mean to compete?

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To strive to gain or win something by defeating others.

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What is teamwork?

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The combined effort of a group to achieve a common goal.