Sport
How can I find a sport that is right for me?
Finding a sport, or a type of physical activity, that is right for you is a personal choice. You may already have some idea about a sport that you'd like to try, or you might be willing to give a new sport a try for the first time.
- What sports can I choose from?
- How can I work out what sport I might enjoy?
- What other physical activities can I get involved in?
- How can I get involved in sport in other ways?
Choosing a sport
Here are some resources that can help you with choosing a sport:
- Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association has an A to Z guide about sports that includes information about a wide range of sporting activities you may be interested in.
- Australian Athletes with a Disability has information about a variety of sports—including archery, athletics, boccia, cycling, football, lawn bowls, powerlifting and wheelchair fencing-for people with a disability.
- The Select-A-Sport tool by the Australian Paralympic Committee can help you work out different Paralympic Sports you may be eligible to compete in-depending on your disability.
Making the right choice
The right physical activity or sport for you will depend on your own interests and goals, as well as your disability and access to different sporting options.
The Better Health Channel has a guide, Physical activity-choosing the one for you, that can help you with deciding how you can make exercise an enjoyable part of your life.
Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association offers Come and Try Days around Queensland during the year that you can participate in to see if you enjoy a particular sport.
Other physical activities
Regular exercise doesn't need to involve sport. There are other physical activities that you can participate in to enjoy the benefits of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
You can think about:
- joining a gym or starting an exercise program. Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association has an accessible gym at its Brisbane headquarters. It can also help you with beginning an exercise program, as well as finding a local gym that suits your needs. Contact details for its offices around Queensland are available online. The Queensland Government's Healthier Queensland website includes exercise programs and other fitness advice.
- finding an exercise buddy and helping each other stay fit and active in different ways, like gardening, playing with pets or participating in recreation
- doing physical activity on your own. Even tasks like household chores can provide an opportunity for you to participate in incidental exercise, and improve your overall health.
