LimbPower
Who are LimbPower?
LimbPower provides support and training to help create inclusive environments for individuals with amputations or limb differences.
The organisation supports individuals to promote inclusion within school sport. This includes families, educators, coaches, and instructors. Their resources include:
- Awareness infographics on sport-specific activities
- Inclusive top tips for Physical Education settings
- Virtual training and educational resources to encourage inclusive practice.
LimbPower commits to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate in physical activity. They work to educate and advocate for greater inclusivity in sports.
Primary Settings
LimbPower offers a variety of resources and activities to encourage movement and inclusion for children with limb differences:
- Children’s activity cards to promote movement and engagement
- Regional Fundamental Skills workshops to help children participate in school PE, with PE teachers encouraged to join
- LimbPower Junior Games - a multisport event designed for young people with limb differences
- Top Tips Sportsability resource - amputee-specific guidance available on the Youth Sport Trust website
- Cartoon-style infographics highlighting school inclusion and sports engagement
- Tailored school presentations to promote inclusion for children with limb differences
- LimbTalk video resources
- #StayInWorkOut - amputee-specific game infographics and videos
- School Games dance routines - infographics and dance videos for inclusive movement activities.
Secondary Settings
In addition to the above, secondary schools can also access:
- Sports-specific resources for gym activities, running, and cycling
- Coaching resources available on the LimbPower website
- Tailored school presentations to promote inclusion for students with limb differences
- LimbTalk video resources
- Supporting Young People With an Amputation or Impairment in School PE and Sport - a resource to help educators provide an inclusive PE experience.
Equipment Needed
Most schools already have equipment to support children with an amputation or limb difference in PE and school sports. However, there are a few key considerations to ensure full inclusion:
- Resting areas - a place to sit and rest during activities
- Prosthetic changes - time and space to change them before participating
- Adapted equipment - specialised or modified equipment for ball and racquet sports
- Safe changing spaces - a designated area available for children to adjust their prosthetic or socket comfortably
- Kit bags - a dedicated kit bag for their prosthetic and other sporting essentials.
