Key Factor 5: Physical, Technical, Tactical, Psychological, and Lifestyle Developments

Key Factor #5: Physical, Technical, Tactical, Psychological, and Lifestyle Developments

  • Every participant develops at a different rate, depending on the nature and severity of the intellectual disability., associated disabilities, and environmental factors. These different rates of development will have an impact on where and how the participant progresses in different areas.
  • The type of training will depend on each athlete's starting point.
  • Recommendation: Help participants to select sports according to aptitude, interest, technical skill, and physical ability. A coach/caregiver may need to do remedial work in the other areas to help participants get the most out of their sport experience.