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This initiative focuses on enhancing participation and performance in inclusive sports for individuals with physical, sensory, or learning disabilities in Scotland. Through engaging sessions that incorporate athletes' voices and experiences, participants will explore perceptions, coaching implications, and effective strategies for inclusive practices. Aimed at educators, coaches, and support staff, attendees will leave equipped with actionable insights to foster an inclusive sports environment, ensuring every participant can thrive, regardless of ability.
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UKDIT Senior Pupils Date Leading inclusive sport in Scotland for participants and athletes with physical, sensory or learning disabilities
Overview • Introductions • Perceptions and experiences • Athlete’s Voice - (Insert Athletes name) • Practical Session • Athlete’s Questions & Answers • Conclusion
Section 1Perceptions and Experiences By the end of this section candidates should be able to • Recognise the influence of perceptions and experiences
Perceptions & Experiences “People only see what they are prepared to see” (R.W.Emerson,1803-1882)
Section 2Understanding the Participant By the end of this section candidates should be able to • Recognise appropriate coaching implications • Identify potential challenges to participation and identify possible solutions
Activity Task 1 • Make a list of different impairments/health conditions Task 2 • Create 3 – 4 groups of similar impairments/health conditions
Categories in Disability Sport Children, athletes and players with a physical impairment • ambulant • use a wheelchair for sports Children, athletes and players with a learning disability Children, athletes and players with a sensory impairment • Blind or partially sighted • Deaf or hard of hearing
Impairment Considerations Minimal Severe Congenital or Acquired Progressive or Non-progressive
Section 3:Models of Inclusion By the end of this section candidates should be able to • Identify techniques for good inclusive practice
Modified Activity: Uses adaptation and modification Everyone engaged in the same activity with modifications and adaptions that offer challenge and support for all ability levels
STEPHow can I change? S pace – where the activity is happening T ask – what is happening Equipment – what is being used People – who is involved
Parallel Activity: Uses differentiation Participants are grouped according to ability – each is involved in the same activity but at appropriate levels
Discrete/Specific Activity: targeted sport for particular groups An individual or group is involved in a purposefully planned different activity.
Governing body of Sport for People with a Disability Works alongside other Governing Bodies such as the SFA and Scottish Athletics to support a pathway from local to Paralympic level
Contacts Kate Shaw Administrator Scottish Disability Sport Caledonia House South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ Tel: 0131 625 4416 Email: kate.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com Website: www.scottishdisabilitysport.com