Sample Recruitment Letter
Disability Performance Protocol
Dear (Name),
The University of Pittsburgh and the student affairs staff would like to invite you to participate in a program
entitled “Disability Performance Protocol”. With wheelchair intermural’ s available weekly other programs
for students with disabilities rising here at the university, this program provides useful programs and infor-
mation on increasing levels of fitness use in participation of a sport.
What is wheelchair basketball?
Wheelchair basketball is a form of basketball usually played by the physically impaired. Participants
play on specially designed wheelchairs, built specifically for the sport. Wheelchair basketball retains most
major rules and scoring of basketball, and maintains a 10-foot basketball hoop and standard basketball
court. The exceptions are rules which have been modified with consideration for the wheelchair. For exam-
ple, "traveling" in wheelchair basketball occurs when the athlete touches his wheels more than twice after
receiving or dribbling the ball. The individual must pass, bounce or shoot the ball before he or she can
touch their wheels again.
What is performance protocol?
A performance protocol is geared toward increasing an individual’s ability to perform at a high level
consistently. This means increasing playing time and reducing pain and or injuries that can hinder perfor-
mance and limit constant play. To achieve this, we must increase flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, strength
and apply it to the sport (wheelchair basketball). The benefits will also correlate to a heathier individual
away from the sport as well.
What is the program?
Assessing mobility, transferability, flexibility, and strength of interested students
Explain muscle imbalances, postural and wheelchair competitive demands and injuries associated with
each
Provided information on benefits of flexibly, strength, cardiovascular fitness relating to wheelchair bas-
ketball performance
Conducting progressive workout programs that will increase performance and decrease injury risk
Applying the foundation of fitness, we create to sport specific movements related to performing wheel-
chair basketball
Additional benefits include
How do I get Involved?
Sign up at the Students Affairs office in the Baierl Recreational Center in the Peterson Event Center.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
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