The Adapted Physical Education team at Los Angeles Unified School District has created a remarkable district wide competitive sports program for students living with disabilities entitled Project Unified or Unified Sports
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UNIFED SPORTS (SEE BELOW FOR SCHEDULE)
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Your son/daughter is invited to participate in a unique sports training and competition program offered at selected high schools by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Adapted Physical Education Department and Special Olympics Southern California. A Unified Sports Team is being formed that will focus on soccer, basketball, and/or softball, and will be comprised of general education students and students with disabilities. The purpose of unified sports programs is to promote attitudes that foster acceptance and respect between students with disabilities and their nondisabled peers. The adapted physical education teacher will condition and train students on the unified sports team and prepare them for league semi-finals competition and a city-wide Unified Sports Championship Tournament where they can celebrate their hard work and showcase their skills. Unified Soccer is offered during the fall season, Unified Basketball is offered during the winter season, and Unified Softball is offered during the spring season. The training and tournaments take place during the school day as part of the student's physical education instructional program. Please note that not all sports may be offered at your child’s school site.
Goals of the Unified Sports Programs
• Provide opportunities to learn through sports competition.
• Develop leadership skills.
• Promote acceptance and understanding of individual differences.
• Motivate students to become advocates for all people.
• Foster respect, dignity and advocacy for people with disabilities.
Unified Sports Training Program
The training program will be geared toward the skill and ability level of the athletes and will include the following:
As a participant in the Unified Sports Program, student-athletes are responsible for:
• Following the instructions of the coach during training and competition.
• Observing the rules of competition.
• Being respectful of coaches, officials and other athletes.
• Honoring the spirit and intent of the Unified Sports Program.
The Unified Sports Program will give your son/daughter an opportunity to discover the value and capabilities all students possess as well as experience the hard work, camaraderie and joy integral to sports competition.
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