The Tasmanian Sport & Recreation Association for People with a Disability

"Everyone Can Play"  

Sports Connect Education

Sports Connect Education is a national program managed by the Australian Sports Commission . TASRAD is the coordinating body in Tasmania and has been since 1997.

Sports Connect Education consists of a variety of courses that are designed to support sport and recreation providers to better include people with a disability. We do this via 7 modules:

Module 1: Count Me In (also available online)

A general community sport and awareness workshop suitable for anyone and everyone interested or involved in the provision of sporting opportunities that include people with a disability.

Module 2: Getting Ready for School

A sport, physical education and disability awareness workshop focusing on the inclusion of young people with a disability into school-based sport and physical activity programs.

Module 3: Opening Doors for People with a Disability

A practical workshop that assists sporting organisations develop strategies to attract and retain people with a disability as members.

Module 4: Play By the Rules

A workshop that helps sporting organisations understand and deal with issues of disability discrimination and meet their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Module 5: What is Disability Sport?

A practical workshop that demystifies what disability sport is all about, dealing with issues of classification and Paralympic sport.

Module 6: Inclusive Coaching

A coach-oriented module that will enhance current knowledge and promote the inclusion of athletes with a disability.

Module 7: Sports Ability - Inclusive activities

Sports Ability is an exciting program developed by the ASC designed to encourage more people with disabilities to get involved and participate in sport and physical activity. This workshop provides training in the use of the sports ability Inclusive Activities kit - resources and equipment.

We can also tailor a course suitable for your organisation's needs. Please call TASRAD for further information about Sports Connect Education..

 Last modified: 03/06/08