This summer, thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and friends from across Pennsylvania participated in Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s annual Summer Games at Penn State University in State College, PA. ODP was invited to cheer on the athletes as they competed in the games.

The Summer Games is Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s largest statewide competition, bringing together over 2,000 athletes and 750 coaches. The three-day event featured competition in athletics, basketball, equestrian, golf, gymnastics, softball, swimming, and tennis. Watch the video below for some highlights!

What is Move Your Way?

Move Your Way is the physical activity campaign based on The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. It offers tools and resources for individuals and professionals to learn about the Physical Activity Guidelines, share its key messages and encourage individuals to become more active. Recognizing the health disparities and co-existing medical conditions experienced by many individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and autism, ODP is promoting Move Your Way in cooperation with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Becoming more physically active can help lead to happier, healthier lives. Please share widely!

How can you Move Your Way?

Anything that gets your heart beating faster counts. And it all adds up.

Find what works for you! Walking, dancing, gardening, swimming, and stretching are just a few suggestions for weekly movement.

Adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy.  Moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 150 minutes a week, and muscle-strengthening activity at least 2 days a week. Do activities that make your muscles work harder than usual.