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Autumn Education Series: Supporting Disability in Sport, Physical Activity and PE.

August 20, 2024

Cork Sports Partnership launch Autumn education series

Supporting Disability in Sport, Physical Activity and PE.

Cork Sports Partnership are delighted to launch an exciting new series of disability support workshops and webinars this Autumn. 

The series is suitable for sports coaches, fitness instructors, teachers, SNAs or any individual seeking to support those with disabilities in sport, physical activity or PE. 

Drawing on expert disability groups, participants will be presented with a mix of both theory and practical ideas to bring back to their club, team, community group or classroom. 

If you are keen to build your knowledge and skillset around inclusive sport or are striving to be a disability-inclusive club these workshops might be for you. 

Please find full details and links to register for each workshop below. 

Little Lámh for Sport

A workshop for those supporting Lámh users in a sport, physical activity or PE setting. 

Date: Wednesday, September 4

Time: 4 – 6.30 p.m.

Venue: Old Cork Waterworks Experience 

Cost: € 10 

Register: Click here >>>

Supporting Young People with DCD/Dyspraxia in Sport, Physical Activity and PE.

Delivered by Dyspraxia DCD Ireland, this online webinar will provide a background on dyspraxia/ DCD as well as practical tips and strategies for sport, physical activity and PE.  

Date: Thursday, September 19th 

Time: 6 – 7 p.m.

Location: Online webinar 

Cost: Free

Register: Click here >>>

Disability Inclusion Training

This online workshop, presented by Active Disability Ireland, will provide participants with knowledge, skills and ideas on how to adapt sport, physical activity or PE sessions to make them more accessible for people with disabilities. Content will include interactive group work, theory and adaptation tools which can be applied to games and activities. 

Date: Wednesday, September 25th

Time: 6 – 8.30 p.m.

Location: Online

Cost: €10

Register: Click here >>>

Supporting Autism in Sport, Physical Activity and PE

Join Dr Susan Crawford for this in-person workshop which will provide an insight into autism, how children/young people with autism learn motor skills and practical ideas for warms ups, stretches and activity adaptions. 

Date: Saturday, October 5th

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Nemo Rangers GAA

Cost: €10

Register: Click here >>>

If you have any queries please contact Sinéad Kelly, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer:

083-4115663 / skelly@corksports.ie 

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