Inclusive Coach between Theory and Practice

Authors : Angela MAGNANINI

Pages : 364-374

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Publication Date : 2017-12-17

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In the first part, the study insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(through a pedagogical approach); outlines the theoretical characteristics of an inclusive coach, after clarifying the concept of inclusive sport. In the second part, the study present the data from a survey conducted on 70 Baskin insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Integrated Basketball); coaches working with 53 Baskin clubs in Italy. Baskin is an inclusive sport in which people with disabilities insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(of various types); and people without disabilities play together in the same team, through a series of rules and roles that allow everyone to participate, based on the principles of accessibility and equal opportunities. Through a questionnaire for baskin coaches, the analysis focuses on the following topics: 1. Education; 2. Motivation and interest in working in the field of inclusive sports; 3. The skills of the inclusive coach; 4. Any training needs. The aim is to clarify which training, such as skills, must embrace an inclusive coach in order to provide an innovative university education.
Keywords : inclusive coach, sport, education, inclusion

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