Motor Activity Training Program Activity: Motorized Wheelchair Activity
Motor Activity Training Program Motorized Wheelchair Activity Leads to the 25 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Obstacle Course
Equipment
Motorized wheelchair
Tape to mark lanes
Cones and flags to mark obstacle course
Levels of Assistance
Total Assistance The coach supports or assists the athlete with the entire movement
Partial Assistance The coach may touch, guide or direct the athlete, but not support or assist the athlete in the entire movement
Independent Athlete completes the movement or task without assistance from the coach
Description for the Motor Activity Training Program Motorized Wheelchair Activity
Mark obstacle course less than 25 meters in length with 1 turning box and 2 cones
Position athlete, with or without assistance, with front/first wheel behind starting line
Signal athlete to start by using starting commands
Athlete maneuvers wheelchair with or with out assistance through course (may use 2 lanes to complete course)
Lead-up Activities for the Motor Activity Training Program Motorized Wheelchair Activity
Athlete moves wheelchair with assistance for 10 seconds
Athlete moves wheelchair through one turning box with assistance
Athlete moves wheelchair through two cones with assistance
Athlete moves wheelchair without assistance for 10 seconds
Athlete moves wheelchair through one turning box without assistance
Athlete moves wheelchair around two cones without assistance
Please Note: The ability to complete a 25-meter course with 2 turning boxes and 4 cones without assistance from the coach qualifies the athlete for the Special Olympics 25 Meter Wheelchair Obstacle Course.
Possible Modifications for the Motor Activity Training Program Motorized Wheelchair Activity
Use visual signals to assist athlete as needed
Modify obstacle course according to the athlete's needs
Train athlete for the obstacle course by sections
Safety Precautions
Use a flat, hard surface
Use wide lanes
Stay within reach of athlete at all times
Assist the athlete with maintaining control of the wheelchair
