This past week, I was asked to write a 'how-to article' about something I am an 'expert' in. All of my articles thus far have been about adaptive sports. But I am, in no stretch of the imagination, an expert on adaptive sports. I am no expert at either of my two jobs, any of the subjects I have studied at BU nor at starting a business quite yet... So what could I possibly write about that would inform people of how to do something?

Adaptive sports of course! (but differently because I already said I'm no expert...) So what I want to "teach" people is how to watch adaptive sports.

But wait, why was the word teach in quotes???

Because there is almost no learning to be done! Everyone knows how to watch adaptive sports already because they are watched in the same way that other sports are watched.

You cheer for the teams you like based on the hometown, the players, who has the better logo or mascot. Then you go to games or watch them on TV and follow them on Twitter for score updates. You stick up for them to your friends and co-workers, get upset when a player doesn't give it 110% and make excuses when they miss out on the playoffs. You yell and scream and cheer until your team lifts a trophy at the end of the season.

Everyone watches sports in their own unique way. My point is that however you watch sports, that's how you need to watch adaptive sports. Adaptive sports aren't in the public eye nearly as much as other sports. With that being said, the Rio Paralympic Games are fast approaching. Although the TV coverage won't be quite as nonstop as the Olympics were, the coverage by NBC is actually unprecedented as far as Paralympics go. This is the perfect opportunity for you to break out that excited yelp you had for Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt last month. The Paralympics run from the 7th to the 18th of September which gives you just a few days to get prepared!

Step 1: Click here to learn about the five Paralympic sports being broadcast live on NBC. We will be able to watch Wheelchair Rugby, Swimming, Athletics, Wheelchair Basketball and Sitting Volleyball. Choose your favorites.

Step 2: Check the full broadcast schedule here. Find your favorites from Step 1 in the schedule. Mark down the times when that sport is being broadcasted in your calendar right now (can't have you forget after you read this!)

Step 3: Also mark down all other times in your calendar. Watch every single second of the Paralympics this year including opening and closing ceremonies!

Okay maybe Step 3 is a bit extreme (but you know that's what I'll be doing...why does this have to be the beginning of school...) but it is extremely important to realize that what you see on TV isn't all that the Rio Paralympics have to offer. While there are only five sports being broadcasted live, there are eight additional sports shown on livestreams including Power Lifting, Wheelchair Fencing and Cycling. Follow along here for all of the upcoming livestreams.

There are also nine sports on top of that which are unfortunately not receiving live TV or livestreams but highlights will be shown online! This includes some awesome sports like archery and goalball!

So it takes a bit of effort to seek out the games and the events in the adaptive sports world. You won't see ads on TV about national championships of adaptive sports or local tournaments (but the hope is that that will happen). The Paralympics won't be plastered on every TV like the Olympics, but if you put in that effort to watch or share some news about the Rio Paralympics, I promise, you will be rewarded greatly with amazing stories, inspiring athletic performances and intense competitions. If you rally around your country just as you did last month for the Olympics, this will be an exciting couple weeks.

Most of all, just watch and enjoy!