E 53: Breaking Barriers: Adaptive Fitness and Resilient Community Spirit with Kiersten McCartney
Beyond Listening - Podcast tekijän mukaan Miriam Jones and Adam Rumack, Co-Founders of Open Circle
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Kiersten McCartney, “Coach K”, the program director and co-founder of Arena Adaptive, shares her journey and passion for engaging people with disabilities in exercise, fitness, and sport. She discusses the origins of her passion and the intentional community-building approach she takes in her work. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to adaptive fitness, healthcare challenges for people with disabilities, and the importance of inclusion and understanding. Coach K shares insights on her work, the impact of her programs, and the need for greater awareness and support for individuals with disabilities. We also delve into the significance of treating people with disabilities as individuals and the value of adaptive sports. Coach K shares her experiences in creating inclusive fitness programs and starting an amputee soccer team. Links: More Than Fitness Arena Adaptive Promotional Video So Everybody Can Move website Open Circle Foundation Get in contact with Coach K and Arena Adaptive: Website Instagram: @runyourdays @kmmacc17 @arena.adaptive Linkedin
