Asthma - Inclusive Physical Activity

Question 1

Asthma

Answer 1

• Inflammation of the lungs that causes airways to narrow, making it difficult to breathe
• Can occur due to an allergy, anxiety or exercise

Question 2

Asthma Emergency Plan

Answer 2

• 1. Take two puffs of reliever inhaler (usually blue) immediately
• 2. Sit upright and stay calm
• 3. Take slow steady breaths
• 4. If there is no improvement take one puff of reliever inhaler every minute
• Can take up to 10 puffs in ten minutes.
• 5. Call 999 or 112 if symptoms do not improve

Question 3

Disability

Answer 3

The loss or reduction of functional ability and/or activity

Question 4

Physical Disability

Answer 4

Any physiological abnormality that results in a restriction or ability to carry out tasks and activities

Question 5

Congenital

Answer 5

Present at birth

Question 6

Cerebral Palsy

Answer 6

Affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills

Question 7

Spina Bifida

Answer 7

Incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord

Question 8

Acquired

Answer 8

As the result of a spinal cord injury or stroke

Question 9

Sensory Disability

Answer 9

A loss or reduction hearing or visual senses

Question 10

Intellectual Disability

Answer 10

An individual experiences a greater than average difficulty in learning

Question 11

Communicating with people with disabilities

Answer 11

• Treat the same as every other gym/class member
• Avoid saying ‘disabled person’
• It is ok to use everyday terms like ‘walk’, ‘see’, ‘listen’ even if the person is a wheelchair user or has a visual/hearing impairment
• Find out from the person what they want to achieve

Question 12

Interacting with person with visual impairment

Answer 12

1. Do not assume they can see nothing.
2. Do not grab the person to guide them
3. Give very clear instructions.
4. Anticipate obstacles and remove them.
5. Do not pet guide dogs
6. Provide a well lit environment

Question 13

Interacting with person with hearing impairment

Answer 13

1. Do not assume they are completely deaf.
2. Face them directly and ask how they like to communicate.
3. Establish if they can lip read
4. Speak slowly. Do not shout.
5. Do not chew gum or hide your mouth.
6. If you don’t understand their speech , don’t pretend to.

Question 14

Interacting with a person with an intellectual disability

Answer 14

1. If the person is an adult treat them as such.
2. Speak directly to them even if they have an assistant.
3. Use simple, clear language
4. Be prepared to repeat instructions.
5. Use demonstrations as much as possible (repeat demos)

Question 15

Adaptation

Answer 15

Modifying or adjusting to allow for participation in an activity based on individual needs.