Free mini-course:  

• Introduction and Course Aims

• Why is it important for all PE teachers to have a good understanding of how to support students with a range of abilities and needs?

This is a taster of the full course which is designed to provide comprehensive resources and training aimed at creating inclusive environments in schools and communities with practical ideas and strategies for inclusive activities.

In this mini-course, designed to give you a taste of the full course you will be introduced to Lou and Sue, founders of LUSU Sports, who focus on inclusive PE and sports training for teachers and support staff, offering comprehensive resources and training to create inclusive environments in schools and communities. They cover key outcomes of the course, providing practical ideas for inclusive activities and building confidence in delivery.

Taking the full course: 

• Learn from Lou and Sue, founders of LUSU Sports, with comprehensive training on creating inclusive environments in schools and communities.

• Gain practical ideas and strategies to confidently deliver inclusive and engaging lessons, supporting students with diverse abilities and needs.

• Discover how to adjust Space, Task, Equipment, and People (STEP) in PE to accommodate all children, enhancing engagement and participation.

• Learn the importance of pre-planning for children, especially those with EHCPs, and fostering positive collaboration.

• Explore tools and techniques for inclusive PE sessions, with a focus on children with sensory, mobility, or neurodiversity challenges.

• Identify opportunities for talented SEND students in community sports, with guidance on local clubs and activities.

• This CIMSPA-endorsed course includes: 5 Modules, 15 Units, 15 Videos, 4.5 Learning Hours, 13 Resources and 14 mini-quizzes 

Module 1 - Inclusion – The LUSU Approach

Unit 1: Introduction and Course Aims

Unit 2: Why is it important for all PE teachers to have a good understanding of how to support students with a range of abilities and needs?

Unit 3: What is Inclusion in PE and School Sport?

This module introduces Lou and Sue, founders of LUSU Sports, who specialise in inclusive PE and sports training. It provides resources and practical strategies to create inclusive environments, focusing on supporting children with diverse abilities. The module highlights key outcomes, addresses challenges in delivering inclusive lessons, and encourages reflection. It also offers tips for building strong relationships and effectively utilising support staff in PE lessons.

Module 2: Adapted Sports and activities through the STEP and Inclusion Model

Unit 4: Introducing STEP and Inclusion Model

Unit 5: Key principles to create a positive inclusive environment

This module explores the STEP (Space, Task, Equipment, People) inclusion tool in physical education (PE), demonstrating how adjusting these elements allows teachers to accommodate diverse needs and abilities, ensuring all students can participate in lessons.

Module 3: Knowledge of the Participant

Unit 6: What are the benefits of being active for children with SEN

Unit 7: Importance of pre-planning and knowledge of participants

Unit 8: Pre-planning and Focus of Equipment

Unit 9: Building positive relationships with teaching assistants

 This module emphasises inclusivity in Physical Education sessions, highlighting benefits for both educators and students. It revisits the LUSU approach, focusing on active support for disabled individuals to encourage participation.

Module 4:  Practical Application

Unit 10:  Practical ideas of adaptations using the STEP model for sending and receiving.

Unit 11: Practical ideas for target groups – visual impairment

Unit 12: Practical ideas for target groups – mobility

Unit 13: Practical ideas for target groups – neurodiverse and hearing loss

This module delves into adaptive equipment, spotlighting the STEP model for sending and receiving. It introduces various tools like nylon squares, flying fish, and catching nets, emphasising their role in refining motor skills, enhancing tracking abilities, and fostering decision-making.

Module 5:  Pathways to Community, National Governing Bodies and Training

Unit 14: Pathways – Gifted and Talented SEND Athletes.

Unit 15: Training in Schools – The LUSU Approach

This final module directs attention to pathways for gifted and talented SEND pupils, urging educators to guide them toward opportunities such as local community clubs offering activities like wheelchair basketball, power chair football, frame running, or sensory tennis.