ATHLETES OR PARTICIPANTS WITH A DISABILITY
The following forms can be used in your club to help your coaches better understand the specific conditions, abilities and limitations of athletes or participants with a disability taking part in gymnastic classes.
- Special Conditions Information (Form A)
- Atlanto-Axial Instability Assessment (Form B)
- Ability and Limitations (Form C)
- Athlete Assessment Tool
Resources
- Coaches Association of Canada – Coaching Athletes or Participants with a Disability
- Understanding Special Needs – article by Beth Gardner
- Class Management Tips for Special Needs – tips by Beth Gardner
- NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability eLearning Module
- Understanding Disability – Lori Morphy & Kara Thorpe
- Special Olympics Coaches Guide
Videos
- Grow through Movement
- Grow through Movement II
- Sensory Integration Concept Video
- Vestibular Concept Video
- Proprioceptive Concept Video
Special Olympics Rhythmic
- Special Olympics Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaching Resources
- Special Olympics Canada Rhythmic Gymnastics Rules
Special Olympics Artistic
- Special Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Coaching Resources
- Special Olympics Canada Artistic Gymnastics Rules