Evaluating The Use Of Bowling For Special Olympics

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I have chosen to write about bowling for Special Olympics. The Special Olympics is for people that have developmental disabilities. This organization helps students and adults participate in activities at their own level. Also, they are able to build confidence and self-esteem within themselves and others. And not only build confidence and self-esteem but to come together and compete with each other.
In the Special Olympics bowling, they justify the rules for people with disabilities so that it’s easier for them than traditional bowling rules. One of the similarities is the use of bowling shoes. All athletes in Special Olympics and traditional bowling are required to wear bowling shoes when they are bowling. This is for safety and to prevent

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