Presented at the 2020 Summit

Understanding the ASL Sports

0.2 CEUs, PS

In this workshop, participants will understand the art of signing various sports signs. This includes: numbers, team classifiers, sports plays, positioning, scoring and much more. There will also be a discussion about gender roles in sports and how that influences your interpretation. By attending, participants will gain more variety in their interpretation out of the community. There will be group discussions, as well as activities throughout the presentation.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.9/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.9/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.9/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.8/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    "Christopher Rawlings was a wonderful, entertaining and informative speaker. Truly enjoyed his workshop!"

  • Summit Attendee

    "I loved the format of the workshop were Christopher explained how to play the sport in ASL and gave us examples and signs for common terms. Very beneficial workshop."

  • Summit Attendee

    "BEST WORKSHOP OF THE WEEKEND!!!!!! I LEARNED SOOOOO MUCH!!!!"

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Christopher Rawlings

Originally from Michigan, Christopher Rawlings was born Deaf. He attended the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, and is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor's degree in ASL studies. Christopher is currently working at the Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Outreach as a Sign Communication Specialist. Christopher is an active participant within the Deaf community in Wisconsin, as well known throughout different countries through his vlog titled “LISTEN.” The vlog is to encourage people to advocate for human rights. He also performs stand-up comedy, skits, and improvisation throughout the community. Christopher’s main goal is to make people laugh and feel good about themselves. During Christopher’s spare time he loves spending time with his wife, 2 daughters, and son. Watch out, Christopher is currently living in Wisconsin, but means he is still a Detroit Lion’s fan! Hope you are ready to ROAR through his ASL workshop and storytelling!
FRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 CEU's at the ‘Little/None’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.