How to Coach Disabled People in Sport
Author | : Annie Kerr |
Publisher | : Coachwise 1st4sport |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Sports for people with disabilities |
ISBN | : 9781902523545 |
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This resource aims to answer all the commonly asked questions about disabled participants in sport and how to set up a coaching session to suit their needs. It gives advice on how to plan a session or make minor adjustments to the way you work to make coaching more effective. You do not necessarily need special training to work with disabled people in sport. What you do need is sport-specific knowledge and skills, coupled with the confidence and understanding to make any appropriate adjustments to the ways in which you already work in your own sport. This book will provide all the basic knowledge you need to develop this confidence and become a good coach for every kind of participant. Endorsed by the English Federation of Disability Sport Regular 'practical tips' allow you to easily apply your knowledge in coaching sessions References throughout the text point you in the right direction for further reading Great stand-alone resource, but can be used in conjunction with the other books in the sports coach UK 'Coaching Essentials' range to provide a comprehensive introduction to coaching. Suitable for anyone who leads or delivers sports programmes, eg coaches, leaders, teachers, instructors, development officers, officials, administrators, volunteers, parents/carers AND those with responsibility for the organisation of sport, eg national governing bodies, local authorities, centre managers, sports clubs. Forms part of the 'Coaching Essentials' series, which contains the titles: What is Sports Coaching, How to Coach Sports Safely, How to Coach Sports Effectively, How to Coach Children in Sport, How to Coach Disabled People in Sport, How the Body Works in Sport.