Recent Research

Since 2020, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) have collaborated on new resources targeting the development of disability sport coaches.  

Our long-term goals are that:  

  • NCCP Community sport, Instruction and Competition-Introduction training allows all coaches to be ready to welcome people with disabilities in their program.
  • Coach development resources are available and regrouped for coaches to build the knowledge and skills required to individualize their coaching.
  • People have the opportunity to identify how they can be involved in sport coaching.
  • People living with disabilities are more represented among coaches and coach developers.

Three research insights summaries, developed as snapshots of vast research work over the past few years, provide at-a-glance information about disability sport coaching, setting a historical basis for the work that needs to be done for greater disability sport and disability inclusion in coaching and the best ways forward. 

Resources

Current resources to help promote quality sport participation for people with disabilities. 

eLearning Module: NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability

After completing the NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability, you will be able to:

  • Understand different disabilities in order to create a safe, welcoming environment
  • Expand perceptions about people with disabilities
  • Understand the basics of coaching people with disabilities
  • Apply relevant principles to adapt your coaching environment for people of all abilities
  • Understand that participation in sport is a right for people of all abilities and provides a range of physical and mental health benefits 

The module is delivered via on-demand eLearning in the Locker at a cost of $15.

Take the module on the Locker

Manual: NCCP Introduction to Coaching Athletes with a Disability

Created in collaboration with experts and people with extensive experience working in disability sport, this detailed manual is intended for:  

  • Coaches who want to foster inclusive sport settings for all sport participants.  
  • Coaches who are new to working with participants with disabilities.  
  • Coaches already working with participants with disabilities who are seeking professional development and tools to enhance their learning.  

Regardless of where you are in your coaching journey and who you coach, we hope this resource will be a helpful tool. The skills required to coach athletes with disabilities, such as a heightened awareness of individual athlete needs or increased creativity, will improve coaching effectiveness in any setting.  

Download the manual