Education & PAT Schedule
- Name
- Introducing Golf to Individuals with Disabilities
- Type
- PGA Training Academy
- # Registered
- 70
Course Title: Introducing Golf to Individuals with Disabilities
Cost: $99.00
Training Academy Credits: 1
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Course Description
Whether you are a coach, instructor, healthcare professional, volunteer, community leader, parent, or golfer, this module will help you successfully introduce golf to individuals with disabilities.
Produced in partnership with Golf Canada, the governing body for golf in Canada, and the PGA of Canada, this course aims to make golf more inclusive and accessible. Golf Canada represents over 290,000 golfers at more than 1,500 member clubs nationwide and is a proud member of the European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA).
The goal of this module is to help individuals experience the health benefits of participating in golf, regardless of their abilities.
Through this module, you will learn how to design inclusive golf programs, adapt activities and equipment to suit individual needs, and communicate respectfully and effectively with participants.
- Describe the benefits of golf participation for individuals with disabilities.
- Explain disability and the barriers that may impact golf participation.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with and about individuals with disabilities.
- Design inclusive golf programs that welcome and accommodate individuals with disabilities.
- Support ongoing participation in golf for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their continued involvement.
You will learn how to create inclusive golf programs that adapt to the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. These skills will allow you to enhance the overall golfing experience, making it accessible to a wider audience.
For Healthcare Professionals:
This module offers strategies for integrating golf into rehabilitation programs, helping patients improve their physical, psychological, and social well-being through golf.
For Volunteers and Community Leaders:
Gain insight into how to assist with introductory clinics and programs, providing an encouraging and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities who are new to golf
Evaluation Method: No formal evaluation – learning activities integrated within the content for practical engagement.
Target Audience: Coaches, instructors, healthcare professionals, volunteers, community leaders, parents, and golfers.
Duration: Estimated to take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Completion: Access to the course content will be available upon registration.
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