How to Coach Disabled People in Sport

Target Audience

Suitable for all coaches, it can be delivered to all those responsible for organising sport (eg within governing bodies of sport, local authorities, sports and leisure centres, sports clubs) and those who lead or deliver sport programmes (eg coaches, leaders, instructors, development officials, administrators, volunteers, parents).

Workshop Summary

This workshop aims to answer all the commonly asked questions about disabled participants in sport and how to set up coaching sessions to suit their needs. It gives advice on how to plan a session or make minor adjustments to the way you work, to make your coaching more effective.

Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, coaches will be able to:

• Determine how to include disabled people in sport
• Select appropriate coaching activities
• Create effective coaching environments.