Adapted physical activity groups for young people and adults
The City of Kuopio’s adapted physical activity groups are aimed at young people and adults who, due to their disability, illness, limited functional capacity, or social circumstances, find it difficult to participate in publicly available sports groups and whose guidance requires adaptation and special expertise from the instructor.
Those who require extensive support can participate together with their personal assistant or support person. Personal assistants are not required to pay. Please inform us about bringing an assistant when signing up for the group.
Adapted parkour group
Tuesdays 12:00-13:00
Starts 28 March, ends 25 April 2023
Parkour Akatemia, Kaivotie 23, 70700 Kuopio
An adapted physical activity group intended for people aged between 18 and 65 who, due to their disability, illness, other limited functional capacity, or the impact of their limitations on social situations, find it difficult to participate in publicly available sports groups. The group is organised by the City of Kuopio’s civic engagement services in collaboration with Parkour Akatemia.
Parkour develops basic mobility skills. The classes consist of exercising balance, crossing obstacles, crawling through narrow spaces, climbing walls, jumping on surfaces and, above all, fun!
Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of prior experience or skill level!
The price of the course is EUR 20 for 5 guided sessions. Personal assistants are not required to pay.
A limited number of participants will be admitted.
Sign up
Select: groups / adapted physical activity
Sirkustelua circus group
Wednesdays 12:00–13:00
Starts 19 April, ends 17 May 2023
Siikaranta 4, 70620 Kuopio
The group is intended for people aged between 18 and 65 who need support.
The participants get to safely try out circus activities and challenge their coordination skills, balance, and courage in e.g. juggling, air acrobatics, and balancing. The activities are adapted according to participants’ individual needs and skill levels. The group is guided by the professional instructors of Kuopio Circus.
Those in need of extensive support can participate together with a personal assistant. Personal assistants are not required to pay.
The price of the course is EUR 20 for 5 guided sessions.
Sign up by 5 April
Select: groups / adapted physical activity
Liikettä lihaksiin gym group
Thursdays 12:00–13:00
Starts on 12 January 2023 and ends on 13 April 2023
Suokatu recreation centre
The Liikettä lihaksiin (Get your muscles moving) gym group is intended for young people and adults with developmental disabilities and aged between 16 and 65. In the group, you will get training tips and learn how to use gym equipment independently. Those who require extensive support can participate together with their personal assistant. Personal assistants are not required to pay.
The price of the course is EUR 30 for 13 guided sessions.
For more information, contact
Päivi Partanen
Sports instructor/Adapted physical activity