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Official Special Olympics Sport: Athletics Motor Activity Training Program Activity: Walking Motor Activity Training Program Walking Leads to the 10 Meter Assisted Walk   Equipment Appropriate shoes Walking aids needed by athlete Tape or flags and cones to mark starting/finishing line   Levels of Assistance   Total Assistance The coach supports or assists the athlete with the entire movement   Partial Assistance The coach may touch, guide or direct the athlete, but not support or assist the athlete in the entire movement   Independent Athlete completes the movement or task without assistance from the coach   Description for the Motor Activity Training Program Walking Activity Mark start/finish lines less than 10 m. apart and two lanes wide Position athlete with walking aide and coaches at the starting line Direct athlete to walk toward finish line Athlete walks with aide towards finish line with coach's assistance   Lead-up Activities for the Motor Activity Training Program Walking Activity Athlete stands with assistance for 5 seconds Athlete stands with assistance for 10 seconds Athlete walks with assistance for 2 meters Athlete stands without assistance for 5 seconds Athlete stands without assistance for 10 seconds   Possible Modifications for the Walking Activity   Whenever possible, either use a real track or prepare a simulated track with lanes, start and finish lines. If flags or cones are used to assist athletes with staying in a lane, they should be gradually removed as the athlete becomes more skilled at staying in the lane.   Increase/decrease distance as needed Mark start/finish line with other materials/objects Use visual aids (flags, cones) as needed   Safety Precautions Stay within reach of athlete at all times Use wide lanes with no obstacles Use hard, flat surfaces Assist the athlete with forward movement as needed

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