Coaching Unified Sports
Coaching Unified Sports
Sport Specific Course
Course Details
Coaching Unified Sports
Unified Sports is an inclusive sports program that unites Special Olympics athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) and partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) as teammates for training and competition. This course will help you understand and implement Special Olympics Unified Sports in your school.
Course Outline
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1.
Introduction
( 2 Sections )
- Introduction
- Course Overview
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2.
Testimonials on Unified Sports
( 3 Sections )
- Teammate Testmonials
- Coach Testimonials
- School Administrator Testimonials
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3.
Special Olympics Mission & ...
( 7 Sections )
- Special Olympics Mission
- Unified Sports History
- Social Inclusion
- Summary of Social Inclusion
- Benefits of Unified Sports
- Unified Champion Schools
- Summary & 2-Minute Drill
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4.
The 5 Criteria for Special ...
( 8 Sections )
- Introduction
- Principle of Meaningful Involvement
- Qualified Coaching Staff
- Selection of Teammates
- ESPN 2-Minute Drill 2
- Regular Training and Competition
- Compliance With Official Rules
- ESPN 2-Minute Drill 3
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5.
Course Review
( 7 Sections )
- History & Mission of Special Olympics & Unified Sports
- Social Inclusion
- Key Components of a Unified Champion School Program
- 5 Criteria for a Successful Unified Sports Program
- Key Considerations in Building a Team
- 3 Unified Sports Styles of Play
- Keys to Being a Successful Unified Sports Coach
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6.
Course Test
( 3 Sections )
- Test Intro
- Course Test
- Conclusion
National Certification
The NFHS Coach Certification Program is a national professional credential offered to individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level.
NFHS Core Courses
Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches provide coaches with content from all eight domains contained in the National Standards for Sport Coaches (NASPE 2006). These two courses form the foundation from which all elective courses and sport-specific courses are developed. Core courses should be completed first to give the coach a better understanding of elective and sport-specific courses.
Fundamentals of Coaching
