1. How to Coach Disabled People in Sport

2. Workshop Outcomes By the end of this workshop, you will be:
aware of disability in sport and how to include disabled people
able to support the adaptation of appropriate coaching activities
aware of effective coaching environments

3. Medical/Social Model
Medical model: the person’s impairment stops them from being able to do things within society
Social model: society and the environment disable the person

4. Communication Involves: giving and receiving information
talking and listening (and hearing)
content and form of information
sharing your needs and expectations
separating fact from fiction

5. Key Principles for Effective Communication
Discuss personal needs – consider adaptations
Respect personal space
Talk to participants in a position comfortable for both of you
If assisting, identify how best to do this

6. The Inclusion Spectrum
© Stevenson and Black
Adapted from Stevenson, P. (2007) Including Young Disabled People and SEN Pupils in FUNdamentals and Multi-skill Opportunities. Loughborough: Youth Sport Trust (unpublished draft document).

7. The STEPS Concept
Space
Task
Equipment
Position
Speed

8. Safety Considerations
Give adequate rest periods
Be aware of possible susceptibility to heat or cold
Lack of skin sensation increases the risk of skin and soft tissue damage
Talk to the individual

9. Health Issues in Sport that may Relate to:
All Participants
Diet for energy
Shin splints
Cuts and bruises
Sunburn
Embrocation
Eye protection
Disabled Participants
Diet for people with diabetes
Stump abrasions for amputees
Pressure sores for people with paraplegia
Sensitivity to sun increased by particular drugs
Medication for eczema
Spectacles for improved vision

10. Workshop Outcomes Do you now feel more confident that you are:
aware of disability in sport and how to include disabled people
able to support the adaptation of appropriate coaching activities
aware of effective coaching environments?