Intellectually Adaptive Sports Intellectually adaptive sports offer athletes with impairments the opportunity to play sports they love. These adaptive sports often closely resemble their nonadaptive counterparts and many of the same coaching regimes are used. Adaptive athletes benefit from training and conditioning while also developing teamwork skills and confidence. Have something to add? It looks like we’re running low on content for this sport. Help us fill this page with useful tips, drills, and information. Submit your ideas or resources and we’ll get to work! Make a suggestion Special Olympics Celebrates 50th Anniversary More Athlete's Health Articles Nutrition Myths: Do These Fueling Traditions Work? There are some modern tweaks to nutrition myths you can make to ensure that your athlete is properly fueled and getting the nutrition he or she needs. How Athletes Can Make the Most of a Plant-Based Diet Here are ways your young athlete can make the most out of a plant-based diet to achieve a competitive edge and improve their overall health. 11 Ways Parents Can Build Athlete Resilience by Improving Outlook How to offer your athlete a different perspective on an experience, one that will allow them to consider their own outlook and reframe it, building resilience. Uncommon Signs Your Child May Need an Eye Exam Kids don’t often question their vision. (Everyone sees like them, right?) Here are some uncommon signs that your child needs an eye exam! Hydration Tips for Competing in Higher Altitudes Coaches are often responsible for athletes’ wellbeing while traveling, and when competing at high altitudes hydration is especially important. Understanding the Risk of Heat Illness 10 Tips for Balanced Nutrition during Vacation and Holidays Tips on how to approach holidays and vacations mindfully so that athletes can feel comfortable getting the nutrients they need and the flavors they want. Helping Your Teen Maintain Healthy Habits During the School Year Are Two-a-Days Too Much for High School Football Players? How to Get in the Right Fuel Before Early Morning Workouts Dos and Don’ts of Fitness Data: What Parents Should Know to Help Athletes Thrive 9 Important Things to Know About Intuitive Eating for Young Athletes TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, a registered dietitian, explains some of the nuances around intuitive eating and its application for athletes. View all athlete health articles