Graphic titled “Power Up the Sport Experience.” Text explains: “There are 6 foundational building blocks to create quality participation in powerchair sport!” A blue arrow points to the phrase “Swipe to learn more.” Below are two photos of athletes in powerchair sports settings, one in a gym playing powerhockey and one playing boccia.
Graphic with two speech bubbles. The first bubble asks: “What is Quality Participation?” The second bubble answers: “Quality participation happens when athletes view their involvement in sport as satisfying and enjoyable and experience outcomes they consider important.”
Graphic titled “Building Blocks 1, 2, 3 for Quality Participation.” It lists three elements with colored icons. First a blue icon with number 1: Autonomy – Let athletes lead. Second a purple icon with number 2: Belonging – Build connections. Third a pink icon with number 3: Challenge – Test, don’t stress.
Graphic titled “Building Blocks 4, 5, 6 for Quality Participation.” It lists three elements with colored icons. First a teal icon with number 4: Engagement – Keep the energy high. Second a light green icon with number 5: Mastery – Celebrate progress. Third an orange icon with number 6: Meaning – Make it matter.
🧑🦼 How can program leaders create a recipe for success in powerchair sport? Use the 6 building blocks for quality participation – autonomy, belonging, challenge, engagement, mastery, and meaning. Hot off the presses for #IDPWD2025, check out the Blueprint to get started today: https://bit.ly/3KAGL0a
