Rachel Knight

PhD | Physiotherapist | National Lead All Wales Health Disability Activity Pathway | Views my Own

[Rachel Knight @RLKnight13]

Another successful in-reach session with @dsw_news on Thurs. This time, we & @SwanseaUni OT students were joined by @ospreyswheelch1

Nathan, Arran, Tyma, the insight & lived experience you provided was inspirational and invaluable to support HCP disability sport promo messaging

[Rachel Knight @RLKnight13]

Full day guest session delivered yesterday with @dsw_news @cardiffuni with year 2 physio cohort around role of AHPs within disability sport and physical activity in Wales. Joined PM by members of Dragon Wheelchair Rugby. One word: #inspirational @DRA_Community @dragonsrfc

[Angela Miles @AngelaMiles4]

Inclusive swim event Carmarthen Leisure Centre Sunday 8th March

[Rachel Knight @RLKnight13]

Great afternoon spent with ⁦⁦@dsw_news⁩ and ⁦@UniSouthWales⁩ physio and OT students promoting inclusive physical activity and sport opportunities, the role of AHPs and making every contact count https://t.co/xGsIVC0hKn

[Angela Miles @AngelaMiles4]

Great opportunity to join the Health Disability Activity Pathway team with HDAP Practitioner vacancy in Betsi Cadwaladr UHB https://t.co/kNbNbhXeTl

[WIPAHS @WIPAHSCymru]

Research with @actifnorthwales highlighted parents' barriers & facilitators in getting pre-school children active (0-5years).
In 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, participation rates in community sport for children are low. Why?
💭Parents’ beliefs,
💰Affordability
🛝 Access to parks
#WorldChildrensDay

[Plas Menai @plasmenai]

Insport Series events provide inclusive sporting opportunities for disabled adults and young people
We’d like to thank @seas_sailability @mattbeaumont
Royal Welsh Yacht Club, Caernarfon Wheelchair Basketball,
Lauren from @onewildlifecoachwales and more

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

If you, or a young person you know has been inspired by the Paralympic games...

Visit the BBC Teach website, where you will find films, activity cards, follow along routines, inspiring athlete stories, posters, and all the information you need to get into Paralympic sportsIf you, or a young person you know has been inspired by the Paralympic games...

Visit the BBC Teach website, where you will find films, activity cards, follow along routines, inspiring athlete stories, posters, and all the information you need to get into Paralympic sportsIf you, or a young person you know has been inspired by the Paralympic games...

Visit the BBC Teach website, where you will find films, activity cards, follow along routines, inspiring athlete stories, posters, and all the information you need to get into Paralympic sports.

[Disability Sport Wales @dsw_news]

📣 Job Opportunity: Education and Training Officer / Cyfle Swydd: Swyddog Addysg a Hyfforddiant

📅 Closing date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 / Dyddiad cau: Dydd Mercher 18 Medi 2024

🔗 Read more and apply now / Darllenwch fwy a gwnewch gais nawr:
https://t.co/fhCyOmTmTc

[WIPAHS @WIPAHSCymru]

📢New Report Available
Where: https://t.co/9RkRdfQ2e7
What: Dr. Nick Wilkinson from @CV_UHB @BSCOS_UK & @RCPCHWales bought this to our attention & wanted to us to explore what was happening across Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Get in touch with any comments or questions 💬

[Sport Wales @sportwales]

FREE Disability Inclusion Training 🤩

@DSW_News' Disability Inclusion Training Level 1, is now available at no cost until April 2025. 🙌

Perfect for coaches, volunteers, and educators aiming to create inclusive environments in sports. 👇

https://t.co/ioJKO3SGbS

[Disability Sport Wales @dsw_news]

Cyfle gwych / great opportunity 👇

[MonActif @Mon_Actif]

📣 Cyfres insport: Ynys Môn / insport Series: Ynys Môn

📅 Dydd Sadwrn, Awst 17 2024 / Saturday, August 17 2024
⏰ 11yb - 3yp / 11am - 3pm
📍Canolfan Hamdden Caergybi / Holyhead Leisure Centre

🔗 https://t.co/JSs1Q1UXOs

@cyngormon @angleseycouncil @dsw_news

[Angela Miles @AngelaMiles4]

Come and try the Paralympic sport of Boccia at the Jacob Thomas memorial event

[Table Tennis Wales @walesTT]

🏓Unlock your full potential with Para Table Tennis!

Head to the address below and fill out the Disability Sport Wales #Inspire Form!

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

Diolch! It's our goal to make Welsh aquatics as welcoming and accessible as we possibly can. 🤲

#Cynnwys #YMLAEN

[Rachel Knight @RLKnight13]

@AmieRichards Congratulations Dr Richards! Privileged to have been even a small part of your journey and ‘adventures’. Here’s to hoping we get to work on, and have many more in the future.

[Rachel Knight @RLKnight13]

Great to see inclusive aquatic opportunity promotion @SwimWales Nationals. If any clubs want support with insport accreditation, please get in touch. We have practitioners based across Wales who would be happy to help! Contact us at [email protected]

[Journal of Ageing and Longevity @JAL_MDPI]

😊We welcome you to read our newest publication, Article by Rachel L. Knight, Aïna Chalabaev, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Melitta A. McNarry and Joanne Hudson "#Technology-Driven Intergenerational #PhysicalActivity Intervention: An Instrumental Case Study"

🔗https://t.co/MCdpYptrKw

[Rachel Knight @RLKnight13]

How do you target health outcomes, challenge age stereotypes, nurture and build relationships all in one go??

Answer:
Intergenerational interventions

Final paper from my PhD now published