ATHLETES 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 with a disability taking part in gymnastic classes.
Special Conditions Information (Form A)
Atlanto-Axial Instability Assessment (Form B)
Ability and Limitations (Form C)
Resources
Coaches Association of Canada – Coaching Athletes 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