Introduction to Disability Sports

About course

Course objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Adopt Sport as a Strategy to support the Disability Sports Master Plan
• Know the different types of disability & apply the use of appropriate language and terminology
• Understand the local and international disability sports delivery systems
• Learn to identify the barriers and opportunities to facilitate sports participation in PWDs
• Use the different ways to help PWDs engage in sport as a fun, meaningful and enjoyable experience
• Learn to apply a practical framework to help coaches adapt and modify activities to be more inclusive

The course will be based on the materials from the Singapore’s Disability Sports Master Plan, National Council of Social Service and The Inclusion Club.

Course description

In this “Introduction to Disability Sports”, participants will get an opportunity to understand disability awareness and the sports delivery system in Singapore for disability sports. Participants will also identify the barriers and facilitators faced by PWDs in sports. Participants will also get to explore a practical tool designed to adapt and modify their coaching programmes/activities to be more inclusive. By using the tool for sports inclusion, participants will identify different types of ways that can impact their coaching practices for PWDs. 

Participants will be issued a certificate after successful completion of the course and theory examination.

Target audiences

Sports coaches