In order to engage the pupils, the Motive8 coach used a combination of informative and interactive tasks, involving both conversational and physical techniques.
The children began to learn about the difficulties that those with a disability may experience when playing sport and how someone with a sensory or physical impairment can overcome these as a challenge, rather than a barrier.
The innovative ideas of the Motive8 coach meant the children had to make adjustments in communication and in their spatial awareness and balance.
In playing games such as ‘Goalball'," commented Nick Sadler, the director of Motive8, "the children had fun and learnt key skills; they realised how other senses could be used to compensate."
In ‘Goalball' the ball has a bell inside in order to hear in which direction the ball is moving.
"Students with disabilities need to feel relaxed and welcome at sports sessions," he pointed out, "not awkward, isolated or embarrassed.
"It is a joy to see faces light up and staff so appreciative of what Motive8 are trying to achieve," added Nick. "After just one session by one of our coaches, there is a noticeable difference in the approach of the children towards disability and sport."
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