Dylan Alcott Dylan Alcott is an Australian paraplegic tennis and basketball player, he was one of the best paralympians in tennis and basketball winning paralympic medals in both sports. Dylan Alcott was left paraplegic after a surgery he had as an infant to remove a tumour on his spinal cord. This has obviously majorly affected Dylan’s physical health compared to a non-paraplegic person, as he has lost all functions of his legs, practically making half his body useless. This also definitely affects Dylan’s Social, Mental and Spiritual Health as he may feel different from everyone else, leading to lower self-image and less motivation to be social. Dylan pushed through these challenges during his teenage years to have a more positive outlook…show more content… The political environment Dylan grew up in may have affected his health as there was not much coverage of disabilities in the news and by politicians leading Dylan to feel like he was alone. Dylan is quoted saying in a TED talk that “I remember when I was a kid, when I was struggling, when I was 14, I just wish I could have turned on my television and seen a guy in a wheelchair achieving. Because it would have made me realise that, you know what? I could do that too! That, one day, could be me’.” showing that his socio-cultural environment negatively affected his health because of the lack of publicity of disabilities in the…show more content… Cummins’ public image is practically spotless with little controversy, unlike Steve Smith or David Warner, showing that Cummins doesn’t feel the need to do anything stupid to impress his peers or country, which could directly affect his mental health. Cummins is in absolute top Physical health as are most fast bowlers in the world of cricket, the Physical health of Cummins would directly benefit his Social, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Health as well. Cummins is one of the healthiest leaders/captains in all aspects of Australian sports and is a great role model for the kids of Australia and the rest of the cricketing world on how to shape yourself as a cricket player and a
