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Coaching a disabled footballer
Course

Introduction to Coaching Disabled Footballers

This online course will help you apply coaching tips and ideas to support the inclusion of disabled footballers.

Course Overview

Introduction to Coaching Football

Venue:

Online

Free

Duration:

60 minutes

Minimum Age:

16

Price:

Free

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About the course

The Introduction to Coaching Disabled Footballers course is a free, online module that aims to:

  • Provide knowledge and raise awareness on coaching disabled footballers. 

  • Explore practical application of coaching tools, tactics and techniques to deliver to disabled footballers. 

  • Develop understanding and confidence to deliver to disabled people and to meet their needs.


Reasonable adjustments

To request a reasonable adjustment on this course, please follow this link.

Download a copy of our Reasonable Adjustments Policy.

Important information

There are no prerequisites required before enrolling on this course, however, it is highly recommended you complete our Disability Football Introduction before you begin.


The Disability Football Introduction explores:

  • What's meant by disability.
  • The different pathways available for disabled players. 

Course structure

1. Course Introduction

This module explains the course structure. It also provides the chance to tell us about yourself.

 

2. Understanding disability football

This module introduces you to disability football and lays out The FA’s philosophy for the game.

 

3. Good coaching practice

Good coaching practice is vital, no matter who you coach. This module looks at The FA’s coaching objectives, as well as the STEP and AIM models./p>

 

4. Considerations when coaching

This module will help you create a safe environment for your players.

 

5. Theory to practice

Building an inclusive, positive coaching environment is key when coaching disabled footballers. This module will give you coaching tips and ideas to support this.

 

6. Course Summary

This module sums up the course. It reviews your learning objectives and provides the opportunity to give feedback.

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