How to Coach Disabled People in Sport

sports coach UKCoaching Essentials Workshop

OHT 1 How to Coach Disabled People in Sport

Workshop outcomes

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

• determine how to include disabled people in sport

• select appropriate coaching activities

• create effective coaching environments.

OHT 2 How to Coach Disabled People in Sport

The Inclusion Spectrum

OHT 3 How to Coach Disabled People in Sport

The STEPS Concept

• Space

• Task

• Equipment

• Position

• Speed

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Methods of communication

• Speech

• Signs

• Hands on

• Sounds (including

music)

• Braille

• Gestures

• Written word

• Demonstration

• Signals

• Facial Expression

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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.

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Key principles for effective communication

• Discuss personal needs – consider adaptations

• Respect personal space

• Talk to participants in a position comfortable to

both of you

• If assisting, identify how best to do this.

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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.

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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