Determining Placement of Athletes
When determining whether the Motor Activity Training Program is appropriate for an athlete, several factors must be considered. Basic motor skills are obviously a critical factor; but equally important are social skills, ability to participate in group activities, ability to attend to a specific task, and receptive language abilities.
The following evaluation tools are recommended to help determine whether an athlete is best suited for the Motor Activity Training Program, or has the skills to compete in Official Special Olympics sport events for athletes with lower abilities.
The first two forms are used to determine whether the athlete will be best served by the Motor Activity Training Program or competitive activities for athletes with lower abilities found in traditional Special Olympics sports.
- Motor Activity Training Program Athlete Qualification form
- Athlete Social Adaptability Questionnaire (Quick form)
The next three forms help you gather necessary information on athletes who will be participating in the Motor Activity Training Program.
- Athlete Information form
- Motor Skills Assessment Form
- Functional Assessment Protocol
