Deaf People’s Inclusion in Sport

This course has been designed for coaches, parents, carers and staff working with, caring for, and supporting players in sporting environments . The focus of the course is to empower learners to feel confident in reaching and engaging with players who are deaf and hard of hearing by understanding their experiences and the barriers they face.

By taking the course, you will work towards the following learning objectives:

• Understanding deafness and the importance of inclusion.
• Learn how to engage with deaf people by identifying barriers.
• Understanding mental wellbeing of deaf and hard of hearing people and your duty of care.
• Considerations, practical tips and the role those working in sport play.