Considerations for Athletes with a Disability

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 

Certificates

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