Adaptive Sports Training Library
Move United’s Education program is proud to support the training of adaptive instructors through the production of sports-specific manuals and conferences as well as safety and risk reduction information. Please check back for updates and new materials as our library of sports-safety materials continues to grow.
Manuals in Print
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Move United YouTube Channel
Watch educational videos and webinars.
Sports-Specific Manuals
Produced by experts in their field, these sports-specific manuals are intended to complement the hands-on training volunteers receive.
Adaptive Alpine Fundamentals of Skiing
Adaptive Archery Instructor’s Manual
Adaptive Cycling Instructor’s Manual
Adaptive Skating Instructor’s Manual
Adaptive Mountain Bike Training & Program Resources
USA Wheelchair Football League Official Playing Rules
In addition to the above-mentioned Move United-sponsored manuals, many governing bodies and national sports organizations have recognized the benefits of training coaches interested in working with adaptive athletes and created their own training materials. Links to many of those manuals are included here as a resource and Move United is not responsible for the content. This list is not intended to be an endorsement of the training from Move United nor a comprehensive list of all adaptive training resources. If you have recommendations on training manuals or materials that should be added, please email education@moveunitedsport.org
Boccia International Sports Federation Competition Rules
Canoke/Kayak Instructor’s Manual (American Canoe Association)
Adaptive Climbing Manual (Paradox Sports)
Para-Equestrian Coaching Guide & Webinars (US Equestrian Federation)
Therapeutic Riding Instructor Guide (PATH International)
Goalball Guidelines (International Blind Sports Federation)
Adaptive Hockey – Sled, Stand-Up Amputee, Deaf & Special (USA Hockey)
Adaptive Lacrosse Guidelines (US Lacrosse)
Creative & Inclusive Lacrosse Coaching (US Lacrosse)
Adaptive Nordic Instructor’s Manual
Adaptive Rowing Guidelines (USA Rowing)
Adaptive Sailing Resource Manual (US Sailing)
Adaptive Snowsports Instruction (PSIA/AASI)
Wheelchair Tennis Coaching Manual 2nd Edition (US Tennis Association)
Adaptive Track and Field Manual (Blaze Sports)
Wheelchair Basketball Rules (International Wheelchair Basketball Association)
Wheelchair Fencing Athlete Handbook (USA Fencing)
Wheelchair Rugby Manual (Blaze Sports)
Including Swimmers with a Disability: A Guide for Coaches (USA Swimming)
Discover Accessible Fitness: A Wheelchair User’s Guide for Using Fitness Equipment (NCHPAD)
Safety, Risk Reduction, & more
In addition to sports-specific training, it is important for instructors to understand the unique population of adaptive athletes. These training resources help to ensure instructors are prepared to safely support their students through a variety of different sports activities.
Instructing Athletes with Brain Injury & Post Traumatic Stress
Concussion Awareness & Sample Protocol
Webinar: Essential Eligibility Criteria
Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes
School Sports
Move United is proud to be a member of the Athletics 4 All task force, dedicated to the goal that all students should have access to after-school extracurricular sports activities. This task force has created educational materials to learn how to best incorporate athletes with disabilities into high school athletic programs.
Additionally, Move United supports sports sampling and encourages athletes to participate in a multiple sports until at least 12 years of age. Trying multiple sports gives more options to find the sports you enjoy and be an athlete for life. To learn more about the benefits of sports sampling, visit The Aspen Institute Project Play.
Manuals
Webinars
Adapted Sports HAS a place in School Based Athletic Programs
How Adaptive Sports Organizations Can Work with Schools
How to Get Involved In Your After-School Athletics Program
Presented by Empower Youth Sports: Get More Low Income Youth Active in Sports
Webinar
Resource Sheet
Online Courses & Resources
BlazeSports Institute for Adaptive Sports & Recreation
International Paralympic Committee Academy
Turnstone Center “First, We’re All People” Disability Etiquette
Research
Harris Interactive research study: Sports and Employment Among Americans with Disabilities (2009)
Training Wheels: Designing world-class adaptive sports training and certification programs
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PsychArmor’s course library is divided by service delivery type and Move United has worked with PsychArmor to highlight several courses from the volunteer and non-profit management school that may be of particular interest to Move United chapters. Register online to explore their course offerings.