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Considerations for Athletes with a Disability

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Course Outline 

Around 4.4 million Australians have a disability and face a multitude of barriers that prevent individuals enjoying the benefits associated with participation in sport.

This workshop will focus on a range of considerations that should be made when working with athletes with a disability, both universal and specific for those with a physical, intellectual or sensory disability, including:

  • Initial relationship building and rapport
  • Establishing awareness and understanding of the role of the first responder
  • Athlete pre-screening
  • Environmental considerations such as venue accessibility, lighting etc.
  • Different styles of communication

Course Prerequisites 

NIL

Certificates

Upon completion of this training, students will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Entry

To enrol, students must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Children under 16 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis upon application to their  local SMA state branch (in the state where the course is to be held). This ensures the student has the necessary skills to undertake training and assessment requirements. 

Policies

Please read and be familiar with all our training policies. 

Delivery Mode/Duration

This course is delivered over 1.5 hours via a live online classroom.

Upcoming Course Dates

Course price: $40

  • Tuesday 27 August | 7:00pm – 8:30pm AEST | Register >