LevelUp for coaching disabled athletes
Short, self-paced modules from Paralympics New Zealand to build your confidence coaching disabled athletes. Start with Para sport and classification, then choose what fits your athletes.
Inclusion & belonging
Many coaches want to welcome disabled athletes into their squad and hold back because they are afraid of getting it wrong. LevelUp is built for exactly that coach.
It is a free toolkit from Paralympics New Zealand, made for coaches at every level, from beginner classes to performance programmes. You do not need any background in Para sport to start.
What to expect
Nine online modules of 10 to 20 minutes each. The first two cover Para sport and classification, and completing them opens seven more on specific impairments, so you can go straight to what is relevant to the athletes in front of you. The course is free. It runs on Sport Tutor, so you will need to create a free account.
Good to know
The modules build understanding. They do not decide an athlete's classification or eligibility, which is a separate formal process.