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| Title | Author | Year | Type | Sport | Language | Country | Target Population | Access | Audience | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Sport Coaching and Development | Liverpool John Moores University | n/a | Course | 2 year course in how to coach individuals with disabilities | English | UK | payment | aspiring disability sports coaches | Open | |
| Coaching Disabled People: What Coaches Need to Know | Sports Coach UK | 2014 | Manual | Information sheet giving tips to coaches on initiation and during session with individuals with disabilities | English | UK | free | disability coaches | Open | |
| Sport, Coaching and Intellectual Disability | Hassan, D., Dowling, S., & McConkey, R | 2014 | textbook | general | English | UK | Intellectual disability | payment | researchers/practitioners | Open |
| Inclusion and Diversity what can you do- opportunities | Play by the Rules | n/a | web page | Includes information on the Inclusion Spectrum and TREE Model of adapting activities | English | Australia | free | disability inclusion coaches | Open | |
| How to Coach Disabled People in Sport | UK Coaching | n/a | Course | general | English | UK | Disability | payment | Disability Sports coaches/leaders/volunteers | Open |
| Coaching Disabled Footballers Manual | The Football Association | 2014 | Manual | primarily focuses on inclusion with regards to football for a range of disabilities, including example sessions | English | UK | free | grassroots football coaches | Open | |
| Coaching Athletes with a Disability | Coaching Association of Canada | 2023 | Manual | general | English | Canada | Disability | free | Grassroots Coaches | Open |
| Behavioral Coaching of Track Athletes With Developmental Disabilities: Evaluation of Sprint Performance During Training and Special Olympics Competition | Luiselli, J. K., Duncan, N. G., Keary, P., Nelson, E. G., Parenteau, R. E., & Woods, K. E. | 2013 | Journal Article | Gives scientific backing to the use of goal-setting, performance feedback, video modelling and postive reinforcement on Special Olympics athletes with PDD | English | USA | account/institution | special olympics coaches, academics | Open | |
| Special Olympics Athlete-centred Coaching Guide | Special Olympics Coaching Fellowship | 2013 | Manual | general | English | USA | Intellectual disability and autism | free | Special Olympics coaches of adults/children | Open |
| Community Coach Workshop | Special Olympics Canada | n/a | Course | Introduces fundamental motor skills and ethical decision making. | English | Canada | payment | Special Olympics local coaches | Open | |
| Disability Tennis Coaching Resource | Tennis Foundation | 2016 | Manual | tennis | English | UK | Intellectual disability and autism | free | grassroots coaches | Open |
| IFA Coaching Disable Footballers Level 2 Award | Irish FA | n/a | Course | Theoretical and practical based- adapting coaching techniques and benefits of fundamental and movement skill training for disabilities. Requires further 10 hours coaching with disabled players upon course completion | English | UK | payment | disability coaches | Open | |
| Sporters met een verstandelijke beperking (athletes with Intellectual Disabilities) | Academie Voor Sportkader | n/a | Course | Course on adapting lessons for those with ID, providing alternatives, learning how to guide athletes, and understand the characteristics and perception of ID athletes | Dutch | Netherlands | payment | ID Sports coaches | Open | |
| IFA Coaching Disable Footballers Level 1 Award | Irish FA | n/a | Course | Football | English | UK | Disability | payment | grassroots coaches, teachers and volunteers | Open |
| Trainen en coachen van jongeren met autisme (Training and Coaching Young People with Autism) | Academie Voor Sportkader | n/a | Course | Course on recognising and learning about behaviours specific to autism, learn how to structure coaching sessions and to communicate | Dutch | Netherlands | payment | ID Sports coaches | Open | |
| Coaching Disabled People: What Coaches Need to Know | Sports Coach UK | 2014 | Manual | general | English | UK | Disability | free | disability coaches | Open |
| FA Coaching Disabled Footballers | The FA | n/a | Course | Learn to extend current coaching skills to meet needs of various impairments, establish communication skills, identify safety considerations, plan wide range of coaching sessions, utilise inclusion spectrum. | English | UK | payment | Grassroots football coaches/teachers | Open | |
| Inclusion and Diversity what can you do- opportunities | Play by the Rules | n/a | web page | general | English | Australia | Disability | free | disability inclusion coaches | Open |
| Inclusive Activity Programme | Activity Alliance | n/a | Course | learn about practical tools to support inclusive delivery, explore creative ideas to support involvement in sport, access range of resources to support delivery, learn about local opportunities and further training. | English | UK | payment | coaches, community activators and health care professionals | Open | |
| Behavioral Coaching of Track Athletes With Developmental Disabilities: Evaluation of Sprint Performance During Training and Special Olympics Competition | Luiselli, J. K., Duncan, N. G., Keary, P., Nelson, E. G., Parenteau, R. E., & Woods, K. E. | 2013 | Journal Article | athletics | English | USA | intellectual disability and autism | account/institution | special olympics coaches, academics | Open |
| Disability Inclusion Training- UKDIT | Scottish Disability Sport | n/a | Course | focuses on inclusion- what barriers exist, outline participation opportunities, amd how to influence or change sessions accordingly. | English | UK | free | grassroots coaches | Open | |
| Community Coach Workshop | Special Olympics Canada | n/a | Course | general | English | Canada | intellectual disability | payment | Special Olympics local coaches | Open |
| Competition Coach Workshop | Special Olympics Canada | n/a | Course | Focuses on developing athletes for competition, focusing on basics of skill, enjoyment, how to coach at competition level | English | Canada | payment | Special olympics competition coaches | Open | |
| IFA Coaching Disable Footballers Level 2 Award | Irish FA | n/a | Course | Football | English | UK | Disability | payment | disability coaches | Open |
| Young Athlete Programme Leader Training | Special Olympics Canada | n/a | Course | designed for those looking to work with young athletes with ID, development of fundamental motor skills, and implementation of SO Active Start and Fundamentals programme | English | Canada | payment | Special Olympics Youth coaches | Open | |
| Inclusive Activity Programme | Activity Alliance | n/a | Course | general | English | UK | Disability | payment | coaches, community activators and health care professionals | Open |
| Quick Guide: Inclusive Coaching | Sports Coach UK | 2013 | Manual | Inclusion tools such as disability sports activity, STEPS framework and inclusion spectrum | English | UK | free | grassroots coaches | Open | |
| Disability Inclusion Training- UKDIT | Scottish Disability Sport | n/a | Course | general | English | UK | Disability | free | grassroots coaches | Open |
| UK Disability Inclusion Training: Coaches and Volunteers | Disability Sport Wales | n/a | Course | Inclusion based, Focus on: perceptions and experience, good coaching practice, challenges/solutions to participation, application to practical environment | English | UK | payment | coaches and volunteers | Open | |
| Competition Coach Workshop | Special Olympics Canada | n/a | Course | general | English | Canada | intellectual disability | payment | Special olympics competition coaches | Open |
| Coaching People with Autism | UK Coaching | 2018 | web page | General tips for coaching individuals on autism spectrum, including communication and potential barriers to overcome. | English | UK | free | ID/autism coaches | Open | |
| Young Athlete Programme Leader Training | Special Olympics Canada | n/a | Course | general | English | Canada | intellectual disability | payment | Special Olympics Youth coaches | Open |
| Autism and Sport | The National Autistic Society | n/a | Course | Focus on Autism in sport: main areas of difference in autism (social communication/interaction, sensory and information processing) SPELL supportive framework, practical demonstrations of strategies. | English | UK | payment | coaches/autism support staff | Open | |
| Quick Guide: Inclusive Coaching | Sports Coach UK | 2013 | Manual | general | English | UK | Disability | free | grassroots coaches | Open |
| Autism, Sport and Physical Activity | The National Autistic Society | n/a | E-Learning Course | Identify what factors can impact how sport is delivered to autistic individuals, identify factors that can impact their experience, recognise and respond to needs. | English | UK | payment | coaches/autism support staff | Open | |
| UK Disability Inclusion Training: Coaches and Volunteers | Disability Sport Wales | n/a | Course | general | English | UK | Disability | payment | coaches and volunteers | Open |
| The Hidden condition- a coaches guide to autism | ConnectedCoaches | 2016 | web page | Practical communication skills and what to avoid when coaching autistic individuals | English | UK | free | coaches specialising in autism | Open | |
| Coaching People with Autism | UK Coaching | 2018 | web page | general | English | UK | autism | free | ID/autism coaches | Open |
| Autism, Sport and Physical Activity Booklet | The National Autistic Society | 2016 | Manual | Contains a lot of information on how to communicate with autistic individuals. SPELL framework for optimising coaching sessions. How to tackle issues such as social communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviours | English | UK | free | coaches specialising in autism | Open | |
| Learning Disability and Sport Workshop | Mencap | n/a | Course | general | English | UK | intellectual disability | payment | professional sports staff, coaches, volunteers, students or leisure centre staff | Open |
| Learning Disability and Sport Workshop | Mencap | n/a | Course | How to support ID individuals to access sport: issues and barriers, methods of communication, methods of inclusion, different pathways available. | English | UK | payment | professional sports staff, coaches, volunteers, students or leisure centre staff | Open | |
| Coaching Kids with LD and ADHD in Sports | LD Online | 2009 | web page | general | English | USA | intellectual disability | free | parents of ID youth athletes | Open |
| Coaching Kids with LD and ADHD in Sports | LD Online | 2009 | web page | Parental methods for coaching LD child prior to coaching, also tips on how to liase with the coach. | English | USA | free | parents of ID youth athletes | Open | |
| The inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in team sports: lessons from the Youth Unified Sports programme of Special Olympics | Hassan, D., Dowling, S., McConkey, R., & Menke, S. | 2012 | Journal Article | team sports | English | international | intellectual disability | account/institution | coaches/academics | Open |
| The inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in team sports: lessons from the Youth Unified Sports programme of Special Olympics | Hassan, D., Dowling, S., McConkey, R., & Menke, S. | 2012 | Journal Article | Benefits and mechanisms for the success of the Youth Unified Sports programme of SO, including motivation and role of coaches | English | international | account/institution | coaches/academics | Open | |
| Sport mit geistig Behinderten (Sports with Mentally handicapped) | Adolph, H. | textbook | general | German | Germany | intellectual disability | free? | Open | ||
| Sport mit geistig Behinderten (Sports with Mentally handicapped) | Adolph, H. | textbook | need translation | German | Germany | free? | Open | |||
| Coaching Cricketers with an Intellectual Disability | Cricket Victoria | 2018 | manual | cricket | English | Australia | intellectual disability and autism | free | cricket coaches | Open |
| Learning Disability Training Course | Leeds Beckett University | n/a | Course | Tennis specific course for LD. Develop skills to promote inclusion. | English | UK | payment | Tennis coaches working with ID | Open | |
| High Performance Disability Sport Coaching | Zohe, G., Peters, D. | 2016 | textbook | general | English | UK | Disability | payment | High performance coaches | Open |
| Coaching Cricketers with an Intellectual Disability | Cricket Victoria | 2018 | manual | General coaching tips applied to cricket | English | Australia | free | cricket coaches | Open | |
| Team sports for the severely retarded: training a side-of-the-foot soccer pass using a maximum-to-minimum prompt reduction strategy. | Luyben, P. D., Funk, D. M., Morgan, J. K., Clark, K. A., & Delulio, D. W. | 1986 | Journal Article | Football | English | USA | intellectual disability | account/institution | ID specialist coaches | Open |
| High Performance Disability Sport Coaching | Zohe, G., Peters, D. | 2016 | textbook | **need access | English | UK | payment | High performance coaches | Open | |
| A systematic review of the effects of motor interventions to improve motor, cognitive, and/or social functioning in people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities | Houwen, S., van der Putten, A., & Vlaskamp, C. | 2014 | Journal Article | general | english | international | intellectual disability | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open |
| Team sports for the severely retarded: training a side-of-the-foot soccer pass using a maximum-to-minimum prompt reduction strategy. | Luyben, P. D., Funk, D. M., Morgan, J. K., Clark, K. A., & Delulio, D. W. | 1986 | Journal Article | Example of how to teach a basic motor skill to an athlete with severe ID- maximum-to-minimum prompt reduction strategy | English | USA | account/institution | ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| Motor skill acquisition, retention, and transfer in adults with profound mental retardation. | Choi, S. O., Meeuwsen, H. J., French, R., Sherrill, C., & McCabe, R. | 2001 | Journal Article | general | english | USA | intellectual disability | account/institution | Academics/ ID coaches | Open |
| A systematic review of the effects of motor interventions to improve motor, cognitive, and/or social functioning in people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities | Houwen, S., van der Putten, A., & Vlaskamp, C. | 2014 | Journal Article | 5 categories of motor interventions that can be used to improve motor/cognitivie/social functioning in severe ID- mainly behavioural interventions and motor learning principles. | english | international | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| Contextual Interference Effects in the Acquisition and Retention of Motor Tasks by Individuals With Mild Mental Handicaps | Painter, M. A., Inman, K. B., & Vincent, W. J. | 1994 | Journal Article | general | english | USA | intellectual disability | account/institution | academics/ id coaches | Open |
| Motor skill acquisition, retention, and transfer in adults with profound mental retardation. | Choi, S. O., Meeuwsen, H. J., French, R., Sherrill, C., & McCabe, R. | 2001 | Journal Article | focuses on effects of blocked or random practice on motor skill acquisition and retention and in ID athletes | english | USA | account/institution | Academics/ ID coaches | Open | |
| The Driving Force: Motivation in Special Olympians | Farrell, R. J., Crocker, P. R., McDonough, M. H., & Sedgwick, W. A. | 2004 | Journal Article | general | english | Canada | intellectual disability | account/institution | academics/ id coaches | Open |
| Contextual Interference Effects in the Acquisition and Retention of Motor Tasks by Individuals With Mild Mental Handicaps | Painter, M. A., Inman, K. B., & Vincent, W. J. | 1994 | Journal Article | focuses on use of random practice over blocked practice incorporating contextual interference for acquiring, retaining and transferring motor skills | english | USA | account/institution | academics/ id coaches | Open | |
| Special Olympics Unified Sports: Changes in Male Athletes During a Basketball Season | Castagno, K. | 2001 | Journal Article | Basketball | english | usa | intellectual disability | account/institution | academics/ SO coaches | Open |
| The Driving Force: Motivation in Special Olympians | Farrell, R. J., Crocker, P. R., McDonough, M. H., & Sedgwick, W. A. | 2004 | Journal Article | focuses on Self-determination theory as providing framework for increasing motivation in ID athletes. Meeting the needs of Competency, Autonomy and relatedness and types of motivation. | english | Canada | account/institution | academics/ id coaches | Open | |
| "We'll cross that hurdle when we get to it" Teaching athletic performance within adaptive physical education | Cameron, M.J., Cappello, M.J. | 1993 | Journal Article | athletics | english | usa | intellectual disability | account/institution | academics/ id coaches | Open |
| Special Olympics Unified Sports: Changes in Male Athletes During a Basketball Season | Castagno, K. | 2001 | Journal Article | Benefits of involvement in the Unified Sports programme: self efficacy and basketball skill ability | english | usa | account/institution | academics/ SO coaches | Open | |
| Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism | Patterson, S & Smith, V. | 2012 | textbook | general | english | UK | autism | payment | parents/coaches with ASD kids | Open |
| "We'll cross that hurdle when we get to it" Teaching athletic performance within adaptive physical education | Cameron, M.J., Cappello, M.J. | 1993 | Journal Article | Use of Stimulus control shaping to teach the motor skill of leaping | english | usa | account/institution | academics/ id coaches | Open | |
| Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism | Patterson, S & Smith, V. | 2012 | textbook | chapter 3(on working with the coach) 4 (supports and strategies for learning) 5(learning supports with children with ASD) 6 (motivation) | english | UK | payment | parents/coaches with ASD kids | Open | |
| Sporty Zunifikowane Olimpiad Specjalnych [Unified Sports in Special Olympics] | Olimpiady Specjalne Polska | 2008 | information booklet | unified sports | Polish | Poland | intellectual disability | free | SO coaches | Open |
| Incluye-T Educación Física y Deporte Inclusivo [Physical Education and Inclusive Sports] | Reina Vaillo, R., Sierra Marroquín, B., García Gómez, B., Fernández Pacheco, Y., Hemmelmayr, I., García Vaquero, M. P., Campayo Piernas, M., & Roldán Romero, A. | 2016 | web page | Blog webpage highlighting the Incluye-T training programme and manual with info-graphics in Spanish, books for the general public will be launched soon, the English version is currently under review and will be also accessible through the blog once it will published. It is also available through 'Supplemental material' of resource ID 146. | Spanish & Valencian (English coming soon) | Spain | free | physical education teachers / coaches or sport instructors for youth athletes | Open | |
| Sporty Zunifikowane Olimpiad Specjalnych [Unified Sports in Special Olympics] | Olimpiady Specjalne Polska | 2008 | information booklet | need translation | Polish | Poland | free | SO coaches | Open | |
| Charakterystyka działań ofensywnych w hokeju halowym zawodników z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną [Characteristics of offensive actions in indoor hockey of players with intellectual disability] | Skowroński, W., Rutkowska, I., Molik, B. | 2011 | journal article | page 81-91- need translation | Polish | Poland | free | academics/ id coaches | Open | |
| Bowling coaching Special Olympics guide | Special Olympics | 2004 | manual | Bowling | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Stopień zaangażowania w aktywność sportową partnerów i sportowców w drużynach zunifikowanej piłki nożnej Olimpiad Specjalnych [The levels of engagement in sport activity by partners and athletes in the teams of unified football during Special Olympics] | Dangel, K., Skowroński, W. | 2011 | journal article | questionnaire used to evaluate the level of engagement in sport activity by members of the unified football programme in the Special Olympics. | Polish | Poland | free | academics/ SO coaches | Open | |
| Alpine Skiing Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Alpine Skiing | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Tożsamość sportowa zawodników Olimpiad Specjalnych na przykładzie zawodników uprawiających pływanie – badanie pilotażowe [Athletic identity of individuals participating in Special Olympics as exemplified by swimmers – pilot study] | Wieczorek M., Wiliński, W., Sadziak, A. | 2017 | journal article | Assessment of the intensity of athletic identity in individuals participating in Special Olympics. | Polish/English | Poland | free | academics/ SO coaches | Open | |
| Athletics coaching Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2017 | manual | Athletics | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Bowling coaching Special Olympics guide | Special Olympics | 2004 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Badminton coaching Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | Badminton | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Alpine Skiing Special Olympics guide | Special Olympics | 2007 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Basketball coaching Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2007 | manual | Basketball | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Athletics coaching Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2017 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Badminton coaching Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Bocce coaching Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2005 | manual | Bocce | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Basketball coaching Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2007 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Swimming coaching guide Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2020 | manual | Swimming | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Coach Guide for Special Olympics Unified Sports® Creating a Unified Team - Basketball | Special Olympics | 2017 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Motor Activities Training Program | Special Olympics | 2005 | manual | general | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Bocce coaching Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2005 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Cricket coaching guide Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | Cricket | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Aquatics coaching Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2004 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Cross-country skiing Special Olympics coach guide | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Cross-country skiing | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Motor Activities Training Program | Special Olympics | 2005 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Cycling Special Olympics coach guide | Special Olympics | 2007 | manual | Cycling | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Cricket coaching guide Special Olympics | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Equestrian Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2012 | manual | Equestrian | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Cross-country skiing Special Olympics coach guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Figure skating Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Figure Skating | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Cycling Special Olympics coach guide | Special Olympics | 2007 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Floor hockey Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2007 | manual | Floor Hockey | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Equestrian Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2012 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Floor ball Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | Floor ball | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Figure skating Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2008 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Football Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Football | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Floor hockey Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2007 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Golf Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2003 | manual | Golf | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Floor ball Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2012 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Artistic gimnastics Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | Artistics Gymnastics | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Football Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2004 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Rythmic gimnastics Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2008 | manual | Rhythmic Gymnastics | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Golf Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2003 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Handball Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | Handball | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Artistic gimnastics Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Kayaking Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2012 | manual | Kayaking | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Rythmic gimnastics Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2008 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Netball Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | Netball | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Handball Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Open water swimming Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | Swimming | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Kayaking Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2012 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Powerlifting Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | Powerlifting | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Netball Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Roller Skating Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2012 | manual | Roller Skating | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Open water swimming Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Sailing Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2015 | manual | Sailing | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Powerlifting Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Short track speed skating Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Speed Skating | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Roller Skating Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2012 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Snowboarding Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Snowboarding | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Sailing Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2015 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Snowshoeing Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Showshoeing | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Short track speed skating Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2015 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Softball Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2012 | manual | Softball | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Snowboarding Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2008 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Table tennis Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | Table Tennis | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Snowshoeing Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2007 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Triathlon Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | Triathlon | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Softball Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2012 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Volleyball Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2008 | manual | Volleyball | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Table tennis Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Tennis Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2013 | manual | Tennis | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Triathlon Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2014 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Volleyball Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2008 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| Social Environmental Influences on Physical Activity of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders | Schenkelberg, M. A., Rosenkranz, R. R., Milliken, G. A., & Dzewaltowski, D. A. | 2015 | journal article | general | English | USA | autism | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open |
| Tennis Special Olympics coaching guide | Special Olympics | 2013 | manual | A manual used to guide a Special Olympics coach through every aspect of coaching in their sport, from practicalities of planning sessions and a competition season to teaching sport specific skills, rules, protocols and etiquette for the specific sport along with a summarised quick start guide for coaching. | English | International | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open | |
| exercise interventions to improve balance for young people with intellectual disabilities | Maïano, C., Hue, O., Morin, A. J., Lepage, G., Tracey, D., & Moullec, G. | 2018 | journal article | systematic review- go over individual articles | English | international | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| 'Sinking and swimming in disability coaching': an autoethnographic account of coaching in a new context | Cronin, C., Ryrie, A., Huntley, T., & Hayton, J. | 2018 | journal article | Basketball | English | UK | intellectual disability | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open |
| Social Environmental Influences on Physical Activity of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders | Schenkelberg, M. A., Rosenkranz, R. R., Milliken, G. A., & Dzewaltowski, D. A. | 2015 | journal article | first section- literature review provides good tips for interventions | English | USA | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| Motivational correlates of physical activity in persons with an intellectual disability: a systematic literature review | Hutzler, Y., & Korsensky, O. | 2010 | journal article | general | English | international | intellectual disability | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open |
| “Happy and a bit nervous”: The experiences of children with autism in physical education | Healy, S., Msetfi, R., & Gallagher, S. | 2013 | journal article | Accounts of 12 students with autism regarding their experiences in physical education. | English | UK | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| The ability of elite table tennis players with intellectual disabilities to adapt their service/return. | Van Biesen, D., Verellen, J., Meyer, C., Mactavish, J., Van de Vliet, P., & Vanlandewijck, Y. | 2010 | journal article | Table tennis | English | international | intellectual disability | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open |
| 'Sinking and swimming in disability coaching': an autoethnographic account of coaching in a new context | Cronin, C., Ryrie, A., Huntley, T., & Hayton, J. | 2018 | journal article | A self-reflective account of a basketball coach's first experience in coaching individuals with intellectual disabilities in a youth club setting. | English | UK | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| Reduction of errors during practice facilitates fundamental movement skill learning in children with intellectual disabilities | Capio, C. M., Poolton, J. M., Sit, C. H. P., Eguia, K. F., & Masters, R. S. W. | 2013 | journal article | FMS | English | Phillipines | intellectual disability | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open |
| Motivational correlates of physical activity in persons with an intellectual disability: a systematic literature review | Hutzler, Y., & Korsensky, O. | 2010 | journal article | Review of literature into possible motivational factors related to compliance with exercise programmes and participation in sport | English | international | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| Cycling for Students With ASD: Self-Regulation Promotes Sustained Physical Activity | Todd, T., Reid, G., & Butler-Kisber, L. | 2010 | journal article | cycling | English | USA | autism | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open |
| The ability of elite table tennis players with intellectual disabilities to adapt their service/return. | Van Biesen, D., Verellen, J., Meyer, C., Mactavish, J., Van de Vliet, P., & Vanlandewijck, Y. | 2010 | journal article | Research study outlining the ability of elite table tennis players with ID to learn to adapt their service return. | English | international | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| Increasing physical activity in individuals with autism | Todd, T., & Reid, G. | 2006 | journal article | general | English | USA | autism | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open |
| Athletes with an intellectual disability | Sports TG | n/a | manual | Brief manual outlining the impact of ID, and tips for participation in 'Little athletics' | English | Australia | free | ID coaches | Open | |
| Programa Deporte Inclusivo en la Escuela (DIE) | CEDI- Chair of Studies on Inclusive Sports | n/a | Course | general | Spanish | Spain | disability | account/institution | PE teachers, schools with inclusive setting | Open |
| Reduction of errors during practice facilitates fundamental movement skill learning in children with intellectual disabilities | Capio, C. M., Poolton, J. M., Sit, C. H. P., Eguia, K. F., & Masters, R. S. W. | 2013 | journal article | Research study into the use of error reduction training to teach fundamental movement skills for children with mild ID. | English | Phillipines | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| Effective Communication: Coaching people with a learning disability | UK Coaching | 2019 | web page | general | English | UK | intellectual disability | free | ID coaches | Open |
| Autism and Sport | Autism Research Network, University of Portsmouth | 2015 | Information booklet | information booklet on various aspects related to autism and sports participation | English | UK | free | coaches, teachers, volunteers | Open | |
| Cycling for Students With ASD: Self-Regulation Promotes Sustained Physical Activity | Todd, T., Reid, G., & Butler-Kisber, L. | 2010 | journal article | Research study into the use of self-regulation interventions to promote sustained physical activity in individuals with autism | English | USA | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| Supporting the basic psychological needs of athletes with intellectual disabilities | Shangraw, R. | 2017 | Journal Article | general | English | USA | intellectual disability | account/institution | coaches of Athletes with ID | Open |
| Increasing physical activity in individuals with autism | Todd, T., & Reid, G. | 2006 | journal article | Research study into the use of interventions to promote sustained physical activity in individuals with autism | English | USA | account/institution | Academics/ ID specialist coaches | Open | |
| Psychological Skills Training for Athletes with Disabilities | Hanrahan, S. | 2015 | Journal Article | general | English | Australia | disability | account/institution | Psychologists working with athletes with disabilities | Open |
| Programa Deporte Inclusivo en la Escuela (DIE) | CEDI- Chair of Studies on Inclusive Sports | n/a | Course | It is a course to get familiarised and/or updated on inclusive PE, for schools that include children with and without disabilities in Spain, there are specific chapters for ID (e.g, rhythmic gymnastics and hockey); for info: (+34)91 067 78 81 or email: info@deporteinclusivoescuela.com | Spanish | Spain | account/institution | PE teachers, schools with inclusive setting | Open | |
| Initiatir Boccia | Vlaamse Trainer School | Course | Also consists of manual related to course | Dutch | Belgium | payment | Disability Sports coaches/leaders/volunteers | Open | ||
| A Blueprint for Building Quality Participation in Sport for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder | Canadian Disability Participation Project | 2020 | manual | general | English | Canada | autism | free | coaches and volunteers | Open |
| Omgaan met-G-Sport | D. Van Biesen, E. Cans, J. Kerremans | 2015 | Course | Also consists of manual related to course | Dutch | Belgium | payment | Disability Sports coaches/leaders/volunteers | Open | |
| Blueprint for Building Quality Participation in Sport Children and Youth with Intellectual Disabilities | Canadian Disability Participation Project | 2020 | manual | general | English | Canada | intellectual disability | free | program leaders and volunteers | Open |
| Begeleiden van badmintonners met een handicap | J. Kerremans, S. De Rom | 2019 | Course | Also consists of manual related to course | Dutch | Belgium | payment | Disability Sports coaches/leaders/volunteers | Open | |
| Sport - a guide for sports coaches and clubs | National Autistic Society | n/a | web page | general | English | UK | autism | free | coaches, teachers and clubs staff | Open |
| Begeleiden van zwemmers met een handicap | N. Bossaerts, A. Christiaens, D. Daly | 2014 | Course | Also consists of manual related to course | Dutch | Belgium | payment | Disability Sports coaches/leaders/volunteers | Open | |
| ???? ??????? ??? ???? ????????? ???????? ?? ?????????? ????? ???? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Alpine Skiing | Arabic | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Introductie tot G-dans | E. Cans | 2018 | Course | Also consists of manual related to course | Dutch | Belgium | payment | Disability Sports coaches/leaders/volunteers | Open | |
| ?????????????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Alpine Skiing | Chinese | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Onderzoek naar de actieve sportdeelname van personen met een beperking in Vlaanderen en het Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Een nulmeting (Research into the active participation of people with disabilities in Flanders and the Brussels-Capital Region A baseline measurement) | J. Scheerder, Y. Vanlandewijck, D. Van Biesen, E. Cans, L. Lenaerts, A. Meganck, J. Cornelissen | 2018 | Manual | II Sportparticipation in Flanders | Dutch | Belgium | free | All + disability sports coaches/leaders/volunteers | Open | |
| Tips voor de begeleiding van sporters met een beperking | v.u. G-sport Vlaanderen | 2015 | Manual | Tips on how to work with people with a disability (sportrelated) | Dutch | Belgium | free | All + disability sports coaches/leaders/volunteers | Open | |
| ??????????? ??? ???????? ??????????? ????????? ?? ?????? ????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Alpine Skiing | Russian | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Tips voor de begeleiding van kinderen met een beperking | De Block Sofie, Esch Ine | 2016 | Manual | Tips on how to work with children with a disability (sportrelated) | Dutch | Belgium | free | All + disability sports coaches/leaders/volunteers | Open | |
| International Master of Adapted Physical Activity | KU Leuven | n/a | Course | provides state-of-the-art research and teaching methodology in adapted physical activity (APA) and the social, pedagogical and technical aspects of physical activity adapted to the needs of persons with a disability, including Intellectual Disabilities. | English | Belgium/Czech Republic | payment | Anyone interested in working in/researching adapted physical activity programmes | Open | |
| Motor Activity Training Program - Basketball | Special Olympics | 2022 | manual | Basketball | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Effective Communication: Coaching people with a learning disability | UK Coaching | 2019 | web page | Top tips for including people with Intellectual disabilities in your coaching sessions. | English | UK | free | ID coaches | Open | |
| Special Olympics Basketball Coaching Drills | Special Olympics | 2024 | manual | Basketball | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| DI Soccer Instructor | FEDDI | n/a | Course | Composed of online and face-to-face teaching blocks, and divided into a general and sport specific block. | Spanish | Spain | payment | Anyone who works in the sports area with people with ID. | Open | |
| Programa de Entrenamiento de Actividades Motoras | Special Olympics | 2005 | manual | general | Spanish | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Instructor of Athletics DI | FEDDI | n/a | Course | Composed of online and face-to-face teaching blocks, and divided into a general and sport specific block. | Spanish | Spain | payment | Anyone who works in the sports area with people with ID. | Open | |
| ????????? ???????? ???????????? ?????????? (MATP) | Special Olympics | 2005 | manual | general | Russian | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Basketball Instructor DI | FEDDI | n/a | Course | Composed of online and face-to-face teaching blocks, and divided into a general and sport specific block. | Spanish | Spain | payment | Anyone who works in the sports area with people with ID. | Open | |
| Programa de Treinamento de Atividades Motoras | Special Olympics | 2005 | manual | general | Portugese | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| DI Swimming Instructor | FEDDI | n/a | Course | Composed of online and face-to-face teaching blocks, and divided into a general and sport specific block. | Spanish | Spain | payment | Anyone who works in the sports area with people with ID. | Open | |
| Incluye-T: Inclusive Physical Education and Para-Sport | Reina, R., Healy, S., Roldán, A., Hemmelmayr, I., & Klavina, A. | 2019 | manual | The Incluye-T manual (ID 56) adapted into English under 'supplemental material', highlighting methods for PE teachers to enhance inclusion for individuals with special physical education needs in Spain. | English | Spain | account/institution | physical education teachers / coaches or sport instructors for youth athletes | Open | |
| ???????? | Special Olympics | 2005 | manual | general | Chinese | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Supporting the basic psychological needs of athletes with intellectual disabilities | Shangraw, R. | 2017 | Journal Article | How to meet the psychological needs of AWID from a self-determination theory perspective. | English | USA | account/institution | coaches of Athletes with ID | Open | |
| ?????? ??????? ???? ???????? ?????? ????? ??????? ??????? | Special Olympics | 2005 | manual | general | Arabic | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Psychological Skills Training for Athletes with Disabilities | Hanrahan, S. | 2015 | Journal Article | Provides practical tips for psychologists working with athletes with disabilities in terms of psychological skills training. | English | Australia | account/institution | Psychologists working with athletes with disabilities | Open | |
| ??????? ???? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Swimming | Chinese | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Adapted Sports Course | Disability Sports Coach | Course | FALSE | English | UK | n/a | SkillsActive certification | Open | ||
| ???? ??????? ????? ?????????? ????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Swimming | Arabic | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Autism and Sport | The National Autistic Society | Course | TRUE | English | UK | n/a | certificate of attendance | Open | ||
| Autism, Sport and Physical Activity | The National Autistic Society | E-Learning Course | TRUE | English | UK | n/a | certificate of attendance | Open | ||
| Basketball Instructor DI | FEDDI | Course | FALSE | Spanish | Spain | Bachelors degree | Certificate of basketball instructor for people with ID | Open | ||
| ???????? ??????? ??????????? ??? ???????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Figure Skating | Russian | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Begeleiden van badmintonners met een handicap | J. Kerremans, S. De Rom | Course | FALSE | Dutch | Belgium | Initiator Badminton | VTS Certificate | Open | ||
| ???? ???? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Figure Skating | Chinese | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Begeleiden van zwemmers met een handicap | N. Bossaerts, A. Christiaens, D. Daly | Course | FALSE | Dutch | Belgium | Initiator Swimming | VTS Certificate | Open | ||
| ????? ??? ?????? ???? ??????? ??? ?????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Figure Skating | Arabic | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Community Coach Workshop | Special Olympics Canada | Course | FALSE | English | Canada | n/a | Certified Special Olympics Community coach | Open | ||
| Competition Coach Workshop | Special Olympics Canada | Course | FALSE | English | Canada | n/a | Certified Special Olympics Competition Coach | Open | ||
| DI Soccer Instructor | FEDDI | Course | FALSE | Spanish | Spain | Bachelors degree | Certificate of Soccer Instructor Certificate for people with ID | Open | ||
| DI Swimming Instructor | FEDDI | Course | FALSE | Spanish | Spain | Bachelors degree | Certificate of swimming instructor for people with ID | Open | ||
| ??????????? ??? ???????? ?? ??????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Football | Russian | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Disability Awareness in Sport | Disability Sports Coach | Course | FALSE | English | UK | n/a | Certificate of attendance | Open | ||
| Disability Inclusion Training- UKDIT | Scottish Disability Sport | Course | FALSE | English | UK | n/a | SCQF level 6 | Open | ||
| Disability Sport Coaching and Development | Liverpool John Moores University | Course | FALSE | English | UK | 48 points, NVQ level 3 or equivalent | FdSc Level 5 | Open | ||
| Elearning: Disability Awareness in Sport | Disability Sports Coach | E-Learning Course | FALSE | English | UK | n/a | E certificate | Open | ||
| FA Coaching Disabled Footballers | The FA | Course | FALSE | English | UK | 1st4sport level 1 in Coaching Football | Level 1 subsidiary | Open | ||
| How to Coach Disabled People in Sport | UK Coaching | Course | FALSE | English | UK | n/a | E-certificate 'Minimum standard for Active Coaches' requirement for most NGB's | Open | ||
| IFA Coaching Disable Footballers Level 1 Award | Irish FA | Course | FALSE | English | UK | n/a | Level 1 subisidary | Open | ||
| ??????????? ??? ???????? ?? ????-????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Speed Skating | Russian | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| IFA Coaching Disable Footballers Level 2 Award | Irish FA | Course | FALSE | English | UK | IFA Level 1 & CDFA Level 1 | Level 2 subsidiary | Open | ||
| ????????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Speed Skating | Chinese | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Inclusive Activity Programme | Activity Alliance | Course | FALSE | English | UK | n/a | certificate of attendance | Open | ||
| ???? ??????? ??? ?????? ?????? ??? ???? ???? ???? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Speed Skating | Arabic | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Initiator Boccia | Vlaamse Trainer School | Course | FALSE | Dutch | Belgium | n/a | VTS Certificate | Open | ||
| Instructor of Athletics DI | FEDDI | Course | FALSE | Spanish | Spain | Bachelors degree | Certificate of athletics instructor for people with ID | Open | ||
| International Master of Adapted Physical Activity | KU Leuven | Course | FALSE | English | Belgium/Czech Republic | Bachelors degree | MSc | Open | ||
| Judo | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Judo | English | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Introductie tot G-dans | E. Cans | Course | FALSE | Dutch | Belgium | Initiator Dance | VTS Certificate | Open | ||
| Learning Disability and Sport Workshop | Mencap | Course | FALSE | English | UK | n/a | Certificate of attendance | Open | ||
| Learning Disability Training Course | Leeds Beckett University | Course | FALSE | English | UK | LTA license holder | certificate of attendance | Open | ||
| ??????????? ??????? ?? ??????? ????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Cross-country skiing | Russian | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Omgaan met-G-Sport | D. Van Biesen, E. Cans, J. Kerremans | Course | TRUE | Dutch | Belgium | n/a | VTS Certificate | Open | ||
| ???? ????? ???? ?????? ??????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Cross-country skiing | Arabic | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Programa Deporte Inclusivo en la Escuela (DIE) | CEDI- Chair of Studies on Inclusive Sports | Course | FALSE | Spanish | Spain | PE school teacher registration | certificate of attendance | Open | ||
| ???????? | Special Olympics | 2021 | manual | Cross-country skiing | Chinese | International | intellectual disability | free | Special Olympics Coaches | Open |
| Sporters met een verstandelijke beperking (athletes with Intellectual Disabilities) | Academie Voor Sportkader | Course | FALSE | Dutch | Netherlands | experience in ID coaching | NOC*NSF(Dutch Olympics) KSS level 3 | Open | ||
| Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport BSc | University of Worcester | Course | TRUE | English | UK | 112 UCAS points | BSc (Hons) | Open | ||
| Trainen en coachen van jongeren met autisme (Training and Coaching Young People with Autism) | Academie Voor Sportkader | Course | TRUE | Dutch | Netherlands | experience in coaching athletes with Autism | NOC*NSF(Dutch Olympics) KSS level 3 | Open | ||
| UK Disability Inclusion Training: Coaches and Volunteers | Disability Sport Wales | Course | FALSE | English | UK | n/a | certificate of attendance | Open | ||
| Young Athlete Programme Leader Training | Special Olympics Canada | Course | FALSE | English | Canada | n/a | Certified Special Olympics youth coach | Open | ||
| Identifying best practice in sports coaching for athletes with intellectual disabilities - Coach and Athlete perspectives. | Virtus Academy | 2018 | Report | English | Free | Open | ||||
| Eurofit Special: European fitness battery score variation among individuals with intellectual disabilities | Skowronski W., Horvat M., Nocera J., Roswal G., Croce R. | 2009 | journal article | general | English | Poland | intellectual disability | payment | coaches, community activators and health care professionals, PE teachers | Open |
| HOW IS SPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ORGANISED ACROSS EUROPE? | IDEAL | 2018 | Report | English | Free | Open | ||||
| A Systematic Review of Digital Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in People With Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism | Van Biesen, D., Van Damme, T., Morgulec-Adamowicz, N., Buchholz, A., Anjum, M., & Healy, S. | 2023 | journal article | general | English | international | autism | account/institution | academics, PE teachers, coaches | Open |
| Conceptual model of sport-specific classification for para-athletes with intellectual impairment | Debbie Van Biesen , Jan Burns , Jennifer Mactavish , Peter Van de Vliet & Yves Vanlandewijck | 2021 | Journal | English | Free | Open | ||||
| The impact of intellectual disabilities on elite sports performance | Prof Jan Burns MBE | 2015 | Journal | English | Free | Open | ||||
| Good Practice Guide for coaching athletes with Intellectual Disabilities | Jan Burns J., Johnston M. | 2020 | manual | general | English | International | intellectual disability | free | coaches, PE teachers, volunteers, academics | |
| Review on physical activity correlates in adolescents with ID | Davy Vancampfort, Tine Van Damme, Joseph Firth, Brendon Stubbs, Felipe Schuch, Shuichi Suetani, Anke Arkesteyn & Debbie Van Biesen | 2021 | Journal | English | Free | Open | ||||
| How to teach swimming to a swimmer on the autism spectrum | Swim Angelfish | n/a | web page | swimming | English | USA | autism | free | coaches, PE teachers, volunteers, parents | Open |
