03/04/2024
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New coaching blind and partially sighted people courses - UK Coaching

With these newly updated courses you can learn practical strategies and gain the confidence, knowledge, and skills you need to help you include blind and partially sighted people in your sessions.

You will not only gain an understanding of the challenges and barriers that blind and partially sighted people face when trying to take part in sport and physical activity, but also help you in supporting them to remove and overcome those barriers so that they can enjoy meaningful opportunities to try something new or take part in the activities and sports that they love.

Within these courses you will:

  • Gain a greater understanding of sight loss and eye conditions.
  • Explore practical solutions to barriers of participation and help meet individual needs.
  • Explore some of the safety considerations to ensure that you’re providing a fully accessible and inclusive environment for blind and partially sighted people.
  • Learn how to make adaptations to specific elements of session planning and delivery using the STEP Tool.
  • Understand how to communicate effectively and guide individuals.

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Don’t forget – earn your Duty to Care Digital Badge

Nothing is more important than the protection of those who take part in sport and physical activity. Providing safe, inclusive, engaging and rewarding environments for all is integral to this.

UK Coaching have updated their Duty to Care Hub to ensure it provides you with the knowledge, confidence and coaching skills to always act with a duty to care to your participants – as well as better care for yourself.

Containing guidance from industry-leading experts, impactful educational videos, the latest in learning technology, and eLearning modules covering each of the six pillars, you will learn how to deliver the best environment for participants to thrive and encourage lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.

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Whether you’re new to coaching or a seasoned professional, the dedicated hub for coaches, allows you to connect, learn, challenge, and inspire – enabling you to elevate your coaching.

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*Only eligible membership categories have free access to the UK Coaching Club. These are Practitioner Membership categories: Personal Trainer, Gym Instructor, Group Exercise, Exercise Referral, Swimming Teach, Yoga Instructor Associate, Pilates Instructor Associate, Coach, Coaching Assistant and Senior Health and Activity Practitioner.

 

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