Future primary school teachers from the University of Aberdeen gained invaluable skills in providing inclusive physical education thanks to an initiative supported by Scottish Disability Sport.
Around 170 students studying for their Post-Graduate Diploma in Education this year took part in a coaching masterclass organised by the Aberdeen Active Schools Team. This comprised of students selecting up to 4 30-minute-long masterclass sessions to attend across the course of the afternoon (which included specialist workshops in hockey, early years, athletics, racket sports and much more). The Inclusive PE masterclass, which gave students the opportunity to learn a little about the sport of boccia & ideas to help adapt run, jump and throw activities for those with physical, sensory and learning disabilities, was amongst the most popular of the workshops with almost 110 students signing up for the opportunity.
It is hoped that many of the students will go on to attend certified Disability Inclusion Training, which will be offered in Aberdeen again in early 2020 as an open course for anyone to attend.
Well done to all of the students – who absolutely embraced the aims of the session – and thank you to Wendy & Nicole from the Active Schools Team who supported Alison in the deliver of the session.
If you live with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire or Moray (or know someone who does) and would like to get more involved in sport, please get in touch with Alison Shaw on 07828 744 848 or alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com.