Print this page

Coaching Special Olympics Athletes Introduction Part I: Frequently Asked Questions       What Do I Need to Know About The Athlete with Intellectual Disability?   What Are The Mental, Psychological and Social Considerations I Should Be Aware of?   How Can I Train and Coach Athletes More Positively and More Successfully to Improve Their Performance and Behavior?   Is There A Specific Training Plan I Should Follow For The Season Or Can I Be Creative?   How Does an Individual With Intellectual Disabilities Learn Sport Skills And Rules? Part II: What to Expect From the Athletes      Learning Considerations      Medical Considerations      Social Considerations Part III: What to Expect From Yourself as the Coach      Help Athletes Select Appropriate Sports and Levels of Participation      Offer a Range of Activities/Events for All Ability Levels      Provide Safe Training and Competition Opportunities      Conduct High Quality Training and Competition      Involve Families and/or Other Support Groups      Assist Athletes to Becoming Integrated Into the Overall Community Part IV: Information and Problem Solving      Oral Expression      Listening Comprehension      Attention Skills      Social Perception      Accommodations for Persons with Physical Challenges      Intellectual Disability and Other Closely Related Developmental Disabilities      Athlete Behavior Characteristics and Strategies to Improve Learning Download all of Coaching Special Olympics Athletes as a Microsoft Word Document or PDF file — Click on the appropriate icon below

Prev Section                                                           Next Section