Locomotor skills: moving in a wheelchair
This video teaches the basics of moving in a wheelchair – pushing forward, reversing, turning and dodging safely.
What you will learn
This section introduces the key movement skills needed to travel safely and confidently in a wheelchair.
This video describes:
- how to propel forward smoothly and maintain speed
- techniques for reversing while keeping balance and awareness
- turning safely by controlling one wheel or both
- dodging and changing direction quickly while staying stable
- using your core for balance to prevent tipping during movement.
Related resources
- Wheelchair Sport Skills - How to move[PDF • 343.88 kb]