coaching special olympics athletes
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Special Olympics
Coaching Special Olympics Athletes
The better the coach …
the better the experiences …
the better the athlete!
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Special Olympics
Course Overview
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1 - The Athlete
2 - Teaching &Training
4 - Managing the Program
3 - Preparing for & Coaching During
Competition
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Unit 1 - The AthleteImportant Considerations
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Psychological(Learning)
SocialMedical
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Psychological ConsiderationsMotivation
◦ Short attention span and interest◦ Short-term vs. long-term goals
Perception◦ Sight or hearing impairments◦ Attention or focus challenges
Comprehension (Understanding)◦ Visual and physical vs. verbal◦ Simplify tasks◦ Learning speed and plateau
Memory◦ Repetition & reinforcement◦ Progression
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2-minute Drill
Psychological considerations - Part 1
Psychological Item Challenge
2-minute Drill
Psychological considerations - Part 2
Psychological Item Challenge Action
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Medical Considerations
Down Syndrome◦ Atlanto-axial
instability◦ Prohibited sports
Medications◦ Physical side
effects◦ Medical
information
Seizures◦ Incidence◦ Athlete safety
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Physical Disabilities
◦Non-ambulatory
◦Muscle strength
Autism◦Over arousal
◦Visual board
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
2-minute Drill
Medical considerations
ActionCircle the challenge that correlates with the appropriate action.
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Social Considerations
Social Skills
◦ Communication
◦ Interaction with others
Recreation at Home
◦ Lack of activity
◦ Lack of encouragement
Economic Status
◦ Financial means
◦ Independent transportation
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Question
Social considerations
What social consideration(s) may impact an athlete’s participation in Special Olympics?
A. Inappropriate responses to social situations
B. Physical inactivity being modeledC. Lack of enduranceD. Lack of access to transportation
Unit 2 – Teaching & Training the Athlete
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Organizing a Training Session
Warm-Up &Stretching
SkillsInstruction
CompetitionExperience
Cool-Down,Stretch, &Reward
Time Component and Details Layout of Drill or Activity
Training Sequence
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Task
Skill
Application
Competition
Training Sequence
Training Sequence Element Challenge Action
Communication
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Clear
Concrete
Concise
Consistent
Command-oriented
Communication
Communication Criteria Description Sport Example
Levels of Assistance
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Verbal
Demonstration
Partial Physical Assistance
Full Physical Assistance
Level of Instruction or Assistance
Description Sport ExampleLevel of
Instruction or Assistance
Managing Athlete Behavior
Athlete Behavior Characteristics Strategies to Improve Learning
Organizing a Training Session
Warm-Up &Stretching
SkillsInstruction
CompetitionExperience
Cool-Down,Stretch, &Reward
Time Component and Details Layout of Drill or Activity
Unit 3 - Preparing for Competition
Registration
Official competition rules
Supervision
Travel and overnight
Competition-Day Coaching
Guidelines for success:
Teach responsibility & independence
Arrive early
Encourage maximum effort in divisioning & competition
Let athletes compete
Make any official protests calmly
Help athletes learn from winning & losing
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Unit 4 – Managing the Program
The Coach
Is sports and coaching knowledgeable
Is Special Olympics knowledgeable
Recruits and trains assistant coaches
Recruits athletes
Assists with appropriate sport selection
The successful Special Olympics coach:
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The Coach
The successful Special Olympics coach also:
Offers activities for all abilities
Puts a priority on safety
Conducts high-quality training and competition
Involves families
Assists with community inclusion
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Areas of Focus
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TeachingSports Skills
PhysicalPreparation
MentalPreparation
Planning
Athlete Safety
Coaching Philosophy
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Preparation
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Pre-Season
Assessment
Goal SettingSeason Plan
Training and Competition
ReviewPost-
Season
In-SeasonCulminatingCompetition
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Improved Performance & Well-Being
TRAINING the key
COMPETITION the means
OUTCOMES skill, confidence, courage, & joy
GOAL better preparation for life
RESULTS lifelong skills, acceptance & increased independence
Let’s Get After It and Get It
Done!27
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