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There are 4 topics of learning involved in the Introduction to Coaching Disabled Footballers course.
1. Introduction
This topic will help you to:
- Develop a better understanding of disability and disability football.
- Understand The FA’s philosophy for disability football.
- Reflect on socially acceptable terminology.
- Support players to consider different pathways to meet their individual needs.
2. Good coaching practice
This topic will help you to:
- Recognise good coaching practice.
- Understand how good coaching practice aligns to The FA’s objectives.
- Understand the importance of getting to know your players.
- Use STEP (Youth Sports Trust, 2002) and the AIM model to adapt your coaching practice to meet players' needs.
3. Considerations when coaching
This topic will help you to:
- Create a safe environment for the players you coach.
- Develop a basic understanding of some common impairments you may come across.
- Recognise the different formats of the game for each impairment group.
- Understand who you’re working with and adapt your coaching to meet players’ needs.
- Understand coaching considerations based on the impairment and format of the game.
4. Theory into practice
This topic will help you to:
- Apply coaching tips and ideas to support the inclusion of disabled footballers.
- Manage behaviour and emotions when coaching football.
- Build an inclusive, positive coaching environment.