Which option lists valid strategies to adapt a physical activity for a mobility-impaired participant?

• A. Increase intensity and duration beyond capabilities.
• B. Remove all equipment and use unmodified tasks.
• C. Use adaptive equipment, modify rules/goals, provide assistive devices and accessible facilities; adjust intensity and duration as needed.
• D. Require all participants to achieve the same outcome regardless of ability.

Answer: (C)

Adapting a physical activity for mobility-impaired participants means removing barriers and tailoring the experience to individual abilities. The best approach combines adaptive equipment, modified rules or goals, assistive devices as needed, accessible facilities, and adjusting the activity’s intensity and duration to what the person can safely handle. This supports safe participation, meaningful engagement, and realistic progression.

Increasing intensity and duration beyond what the person can manage risks injury and fatigue. Using unmodified tasks with no supports ignores specific needs and safety concerns. Requiring everyone to reach the same outcome regardless of ability disregards individual differences and equity.