Sitting Volleyball and Disability Awareness

The video highlights the inspiring stories of Brazilian athletes in sitting volleyball, focusing on their personal challenges and triumphs. It introduces Natalie and Luiza, who have overcome significant obstacles to excel in their sport. The video also explains the rules of sitting volleyball and encourages children with disabilities to participate in sports, emphasizing the opportunities available at the Center of Excellence in Goiânia.

What injury did Natalie suffer at birth?

• Spinal cord injury

• Plexus brachial injury

• Leg fracture

• Head trauma

What was the major life event that happened to Noite on her graduation day?

• She won a sports award

• She had a car accident

• She got a job offer

• She moved to a new city

When did sitting volleyball become part of the Paralympic Games?

• 2012

• 2002

• 1876

• 1996

Which state has five athletes in the Brazilian sitting volleyball team?

• Minas Gerais

• São Paulo

• Goiás

• Rio de Janeiro

How long has Luiza been playing sitting volleyball?

• 1 year

• 10 months

• 2 years

• 5 years

What sport did Luiza play before discovering sitting volleyball?

• Handball

• Basketball

• Tennis

• Swimming

How many touches are allowed in sitting volleyball before the ball must be returned over the net?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is one key difference between sitting volleyball and standing volleyball?

• The net height

• Blocking the serve is allowed

• The number of players

• The size of the court

At what age can children start participating in sports at the Center of Excellence in Sports?

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

What is the main message conveyed to children with disabilities regarding sports?

• Focus on academics instead

• The moment to start is now

• Sports are too difficult

• Wait until adulthood