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Increase and decrease speeds on difficult terrain Side Step Walk on Skis on Snow Controlled linked turns on easiest terrain Controlled linked turns on a novice course Perform consistent open parallel turns on an advanced course Perform controlled open parallel turns Perform dynamic parallel turns on an advanced course Cool-Down Refine fundamental movement patterns through the turn Novice-Perform Christie-type linked turns (skidded turns) on an intermediate course Perform Christie-type linked turns (skidded turns) on an intermediate course Perform a Christie-type turn (skidded turn) Vary turn size and shape Ski the easiest terrain on the mountain under control Develop fundamental movement patterns through the turn Riding a Ski Lift Walk in Ski Boots Put on Equipment Skill Progression Beginner Skier Skill Progression - Advanced Skier Skill Progression - Novice Skier Novice Skier Beginner Skier Skill Progression — Intermediate Skier Advanced Skier Intermediate Skier Aquatics The Benefits of Aquatics Aquatics Rules Protocol and Etiquette Sportsmanship Teaching the Rules of Aquatics Aquatics Glossary Planning a Training Season Aquatics Equipment Essential Components of Planning an Aquatics Training Session Confirmation of Practice Schedule Goals and Objectives Daily Performance Record Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Principles of Effective Training Sessions Sample Program Structure Patterns of a Training Session General Swimming Equipment List At-a-Glance Selecting Team Members Assessing Goals Checklist Individual Goal Setting and Evaluation Card Aquatics Practice Competitions Aquatics Attire Planning an Aquatics Training and Competition Season Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Hints for Organizing a Good Training Session Training Session Safety Guidelines Teaching Aquatics Skills Training Session 9 The Strokes Breaststroke Drills Swimming Starts Teaching the Backstroke_Back Crawl Teaching the Freestyle_Front Crawl Teaching Freestyle Turns Butterfly Drills Breaststroke The Warm-Up Games and Activities to Teach Basic Skills Training Session 3 Butterfly Aquatics Athlete Skills Learn to Swim Assessment Aquatics Athlete Skills Stroke Development Assessment Backstroke Drills Teaching Backstroke Turns Freestyle Drills Teaching Butterfly and Breaststroke Turns Water Exit Training Session 12 Training Session 5 Push and Glide Water Entry Training Session 10 Training Session 14 Training Session 1 Water Familiarization Training Session 13 Training Session 16 Training Session 15 Training Session 11 Training Session 8 Training Session 7 Training Session 6 Training Session 4 Training Session 2 The Cool-Down Stroke-Development Program Plan Sample Workouts Sample Training Session Plan Form Individual Medley 12-Week Beginners Program - Sample Stroke Development Coaches' Tips For Water Familiarization An Aquatics Competition Backstroke_Back Crawl Freestyle_Front Crawl Learn to Swim Learn to Swim Skill Progression Pool_Water Acclimation Backstroke Skill Progression Butterfly Skill Progression Breaststroke Skill Progression Freestyle_Front Crawl Skill Progression Squad Training Home Training Program Cerebral Palsy Amputees_Absent Limbs Seizure in the Water Competition Warm-Up Guidelines Stroke-Specific Drills Sample Squad Training Program Spinal Cord Damage Health and Medical Implications for Swimmers General Coaching Points Hearing and Visual Disabilities Learn to Swim Program Mental Preparation and Training Assessment and Evaluation Guidelines for Squad Level Artistic Gymnastics Athletics The Benefits of Athletics Athletics Rules Protocol and Etiquette Unified Sports Rules Teaching the Rules of Athletics Glossary Sportsmanship Athletics Protocol and Etiquette Protest Procedures Planning a Training Season Athletics Equipment Daily Performance Record Preparation Period Athletics Athlete Skills Assessment Transition Period Tips For Conducting Safe Training Sessions Goals and Objectives Athletics Attire Tips For Conducting Successful Training Sessions Selecting Team Members Athletics Practice Competitions Essential Components of the Training Session Confirmation of Practice Schedule Competition Period Preseason Training Periodization Teaching Athletics Event Skills Softball Throw Starts Stretching Upper Body Low Back and Glutes Lower Body Hurdles High Jump Basic Mechanics of Running Race Walking Cross Training The Pentathlon Shot Put Drills Relays Starts Skill Progression Pentathlon Skill Progression Half Marathon Training Plan Marathon Half Marathon Mental Preparation and Training Modifications and Adaptations Softball Throw Skill Progression Wheelchair Racing Wheelchair Racing Skill Progression Race Walking Drill Race Walking Skill Progression Wheelchair Shot Put Skill Progression Shot Put Shot Put Skill Progression High Jump Drills High Jump Skill Progression Long Jump Drills Long Jump Running Long Jump Skill Progression Standing Long Jump Skill Progression Half Marathon Skill Progression Marathon Training Plan Marathon Skill Progression Long Distance Sample Workouts Long Distance Long Distance Skill Progression 800m Sample Workout Middle Distance Drills Middle Distance Middle Distance Skill Progression Relay Drills Hurdle Drills Sprints Relay Skill Progression Hurdles Skill Progression Drills for Sprinters Sprints Skill Progression Drills for Teaching Starts Stretching — Quick Reference Guidelines Warm-Up and Cool-Down Essential Components of the Training Session Stretches Specifically for Hurdlers Badminton Basics of Special Olympics Who is the Special Olympics Athlete Special Olympics History Athlete Code of Conduct Coach Code of Conduct Special Olympics Sports Eligibility Persons with Intellectual Disability Special Olympics Initiatives Participation by Persons that are Blood-Borne Contagious Infection Carriers Down Syndrome and Restrictions Based on Atlantoaxial Instability Basketball Basketball Rules Protocol and Etiquette Protest Procedures Unified Sports Rules Teaching the Rules of Basketball Sportsmanship Basketball Glossary Basketball Protocol and Etiquette Planning a Training Season Basketball Week-7 Practices Basketball Week-8 Practices Basketball Week-6 Practices Basketball Week-4 Practices Basketball Week-1 Practices Basketball Week-2 Practices Basketball Week-5 Practices Basketball Week-3 Practices Basketball Skills Assessment Daily Performance Record Basketball Practice Competitions Goals Assessment and Matching Athletes with Events Creating Meaningful Involvement in Unified Sports Selecting Team Members Principles of Effective Training Sessions Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Essential Components of Planning a Basketball Training Session Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Eight-Week Training Program Basketball Equipment Confirmation of Practice Schedule Preseason Planning Basketball Attire In-Season Planning Sample Training Session Assessing Goals Checklist Teaching Sport Skills Lower Body Shooting Drills Stretching Low Back and Glutes Strength Training in Basketball Upper Body Warm-up Dribbling Drills Using Plyometrics in Basketball Training Passing and Catching Drills Defending Rebounding Drills Defending Drills Catching Basketball Individual Skills Competition Footwork Shooting Skill Progression Recognizing and Working with Teammates Three Seconds in the Lane Modifications and Adaptations The Basketball Court Rebounding Cross Training in Basketball Teaching Progression for Team Offense Teaching Progression for Team Defense Changing Baskets after Halftime Aerobic Fitness for Basketball Players Fast Break Rebounding Skill Progression Dribbling Skill Progression Role of the Official Passing Home Training Program Shooting Catching Skill Progression Additional Basketball Drills Understanding the Game Team Offense Footwork Skill Progression Dribbling Attack vs Defend Jump Ball Defending Skill Progression Basketball Specific Concepts and Strategies Throw-In Anaerobic Fitness for Basketball Players Stretching — Quick Reference Guidelines Team Defense The Give-and-Go Passing Skill Progression Cool-Down Team Play Free Throw Bocce Bocce Rules Protocol and Etiquette Teaching Bocce Rules Sportsmanship and Etiquette Skill Progression Bocce Protocol and Etiquette Bocce Glossary Sportsmanship Playing Terms Skill Progression Planning a Training Season Season Planning Bocce Skills Assessment Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Sample Training Session Equipment Skill Progression Bocce Equipment Bocce Attire Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Essential Components of Planning a Bocce Training Session Bocce Practice Competitions Goals Daily Performance Record Selecting Team Members Principles of Effective Training Sessions Teaching Sport Skills The Pointing Shot The Hitting_Spocking Shot The Grip Sample Workouts Bocce Concepts and Strategies The Stance Rebounding_Banking Skill Progression Cool-down Understanding the Game Scoring Skill Progression Pointing Skill Progression_Stepping Pointing Skill Progression_Standing Playing Field Skill Progression Modifications and Adaptations Home Training Program Cross Training Mental Preparation and Training Tossing to a Designated Area of the Court Rolling to a Designated Area of the Court Directional Rolling Distance Rolling Event-specific Drills The Bocce Court Hitting_Spocking Skill Progression Warm-up Bowling The Benefits of Bowling Bowling Rules Protocol and Etiquette Teaching the Rules of Bowling Sportsmanship Bowling Glossary Bowling Protocol and Etiquette Planning a Training Season Athlete Skills Assessment Confirmation of Practice Schedule Goals and Objectives Daily Performance Record Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Principles of Effective Training Sessions Essential Components of Planning a Bowling Training Session Bowling Equipment Bowling Attire Selecting Team Members Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Bowling Practice Competitions Planning a Bowling Training and Competition Season Teaching Sport Skills Teaching the Stance Stretching Teaching the Approach-Delivery Upper Body The Warm Up and Cool Down Teaching the Grip Lower Body Stretching — Quick Reference Guidelines Teaching Scoring Stance Skill Progression Athletic Pose Teaching Retrieving the Ball Ball Retrieval Skill Progression The Bowling Center Bowling Concepts and Strategies The Bowling Center Skill Progression Teaching the Areas of the Bowling Center Modifications and Adaptations Scoring Skill Progression Approach-Delivery Skill Progression Mental Preparation and Training Low Back and Glutes Coaching Special Olympics Athletes Intellectual Disability Information and Problem Solving Athlete Behavior Characteristics and Strategies to Improve Learning What to Expect From the Athletes Frequently Asked Questions Introduction What To Expect From Yourself As The Coach Cross Country Skiing Cycling Cycling Rules Protocol and Etiquette Protest Procedures Teaching Cycling Rules Cycling Glossary Cycling Equipment Cycling Attire Sportsmanship Cycling Etiquette Planning a Training Season 12-Week Beginners Program — Sample Confirmation of Practice Schedule Assessing Goals Checklist Planning a Cycling Training and Competition Season Essential Components of Planning a Cycling Training Session Tips for Organizing a Good Training Session Principles of Effective Training Sessions Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Selecting a Safe and Rider-friendly Practice Venue Sample Training Session Setting Goals Teaching Sport Skills Lower Body Low Back and Glutes Upper Body Stretching Skill Progression — Learning to Ride a Bicycle Maintaining High Sustainable Speed Drills Sample Workouts Everyday Skills Faults and Fixes Chart - Maintaining High Sustainable Speed Skill Progression - Maintaining High Sustainable Speed Maintaining High Sustainable Speed Sprinting Drill Faults and Fixes Chart - Sprinting Skill Progression - Sprinting Sprinting Road Width, Time Trial Turnarounds Drills Faults and Fixes Chart - Road Width, Time Trial Turnarounds Skill Progression - Road Width, Time Trial Turnarounds Road Width, Time Trial Turnarounds Starting from Holder with Both Feet on Pedals Drills Faults and Fixes Chart - Starting from Holder with Both Feet on Pedals Skill Progression - Starting from Holder with Both Feet on Pedals Starting a Time Trial from Holder with Both Feet on Pedals Starting a Race with One Foot on Ground Drill Faults and Fixes Chart - Starting a Race with One Foot on Ground Skill Progression - Starting a Race with One Foot on Ground Competition Skills Riding-Hopping Up One Short Step (Curb) Drill Faults and Fixes Chart - Riding-Hopping Up One Short Step (Curb) Skill Progression - Riding-Hopping Up One Short Step (Curb) Advanced Cycling Skills Riding in a Group Drills Riding in a Group Pace Line and Drafting Drills Pace Lines and Drafting Drafting Riding at Steady Speeds Drill Riding at Steady Speeds Climbing Hills Drill Climbing Hills Controlling Pedal Cadence Drill Controlling Pedal Cadence Shifting Gears Drinking from a Water Bottle or CamelBak Drill Drinking from a Water Bottle or Hydration System (CamelBak®) Hand Position Drills Changing Position of Hands on Bars Scanning Drill Scanning Changing Direction Drills Changing Direction Riding a Straight and Controlled Line Drills Riding a Straight and Controlled Line Stopping and Dismounting Drills Skill Progression - Stopping and Dismounting Stopping and Dismounting Braking (Hand Brakes) Drill Faults and Fixes Chart - Braking (Hand Brakes) Skill Progression - Braking (Coaster Brakes) Braking (Hand Brakes) Mounting and Starting Drill Mounting and Starting Learning to Ride a Bicycle Drills Tips for riding a three-wheel cycle Cool-Down Stretching - Quick Reference Guidelines Cross Training in Cycling Faults and Fixes Chart - Riding in a Group Skill Progression - Riding in a Group Faults and Fixes Chart - Pace Lines and Drafting Skill Progression - Pace Lines and Drafting Faults and Fixes Chart - Riding at Steady Speeds Skill Progression - Riding at Steady Speeds Faults and Fixes Chart - Climbing Hills Skill Progression - Climbing Hills Faults and Fixes Chart - Controlling Pedal Cadence Skill Progression - Controlling Pedal Cadence Shifting Gears Drill Faults and Fixes Chart - Shifting Gears Skill Progression - Shifting Gears Faults and Fixes Chart - Drinking from a Water Bottle or CamelBak Skill Progression - Drinking from a Water Bottle or CamelBak Faults and Fixes Chart - Changing Hand Positions Skill Progression - Shifting Hand Positions on the Bars Faults and Fixes Chart - Scanning Skill Progression - Scanning Faults and Fixes Chart - Changing Direction Skill Progression - Turning Skill Progression - Steering Faults and Fixes Chart - Riding a Straight and Controlled Line Skill Progression - Riding a Straight and Controlled Line Faults and Fixes Chart - Stopping and Dismounting Skill Progression - Braking (Hand Brakes) Faults and Fixes Chart - Mounting and Starting Skill Progression - Mounting and Starting Faults and Fixes Chart - Learning to Ride a Bicycle Warm-Up Equestrian Figure Skating GM Workshop Test Figure Skating Rules Protocol and Etiquette Figure Skating Glossary Sportsmanship Figure Skating Protocol and Etiquette Figure Skating Abbreviations Teaching Figure Skating Rules Planning a Training Season Figure Skating Equipment Figure Skating Attire Creating Meaningful Involvement in Unified Sports Selecting Partners Eight-Week Training Program Figure Skating Practice Competitions Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Principles of Effective Training Sessions Essential Components of Planning a Figure Skating Training Session Planning a Figure Skating Training and Competition Season Goals Assessing Goals Checklist Teaching Sport Skills Lower Body Stretching Low Back and Glutes Upper Body Holding Positions Waltz Badge One Badge Four The Warm-Up Cross Training in Figure Skating Modifications and Adaptations Understanding Figure Skating Rhythm Blues Badge Three Rhythm Blues Badge Two Rhythm Blues Badge One Tango Badge Three Tango Badge Two Tango Badge One Waltz Badge Three Waltz Badge Two Pairs Badge Four Pairs Badge Three Pairs Badge Two Pairs Badge One Badge Twelve Badge Eleven Badge Ten Badge Nine Badge Eight Badge Seven Badge Six Badge Five Badge Three Badge Two Badge One The Cool-Down Stretching — Quick Reference Guidelines Floor Hockey Floor Hockey Rules Protocol and Etiquette Floor Hockey Equipment Floor Hockey Attire Sportsmanship Floor Hockey Protocol and Etiquette Floor Hockey Glossary Teaching Floor Hockey Rules Planning a Training Season Goals Selecting Team Members Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Preparing for a Training Session Considerations for Training Essential Components of a Floor Hockey Training Session Confirmation of a Floor Hockey Season Schedule Planning a Floor Hockey Season Creating Meaningful Involvement in Unified Sports Teaching Sport Skills Stretching Upper Body Cross Training Lower Body Receiving Low Back and Glutes Adaptations Goal Tending Drills Goal Tending Offense Drills Offense Defense Drills Defense Shooting on Goal Drills Shooting on Goal Face-off Drills Face-off Stick Checking Drills Stick Checking Receiving Drills Passing Drills Passing Stick Handling Drills Stick Handling The Cool-Down Stretching — Quick Reference Guidelines The Warm-Up Football A Preview of Football Events Offered The Benefits of Football Football Rules Protocol and Etiquette Teaching Football Rules Sportsmanship Football Glossary Planning a Training Season Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Football Attire Sample Coaching Grid Confirmation of Practice Schedule Goals and Objectives Daily Performance Record Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Principles of Effective Training Sessions Football Athletes Skills Assessment Planning a Football Training and Competition Season Football Equipment Selecting Team Members Essential Components of Planning a Football Training Session Football Practice Competitions Considerations for Practice Preparing for Practice Teaching Sport Skills Stretching Low Back and Glutes Warm-Up Strength Training for Football Players Home Training Program Using Plyometrics In Football Training Lower Body Upper Body Cool-Down Stretching — Quick Reference Guidelines Goalkeeping Control-Receiving Dribbling Dribbling Drills Heading Passing Shooting Tackling Team Play The Pitch Tackling Faults and Fixes Chart Shooting Faults and Fixes Chart Passing Faults and Fixes Chart Heading Faults and Fixes Chart Goalkeeping Faults and Fixes Chart Dribbling Faults and Fixes Chart Control-Receiving Faults and Fixes Chart Teaching Basic Restarts Simple Game Principles Football Concepts and Strategies Goalkeeping Drills Selecting a Goalkeeper Heading Drills Tackling Drills Shooting Drills Passing Drills Control-Receiving Drills Coaches Tips for Tackling Coaches Tips for Team Play Understanding the Game Coaches Tips for Goalkeeping Goalkeeping Skill Progression Coaches Tips for Heading Heading Skill Progression Tackling Skill Progression Coaches Tips for Shooting Shooting Skill Progression Coaches Tips for Passing Passing Skill Progression Coaches Tips for Dribbling Coaches Tips for Control-Receiving Dribbling Skill Progression Ball Control Control-Receiving Skill Progression Sample Warm-Up Routine Anaerobic Fitness for Football Players Aerobic Fitness for Football Players Modifications and Adaptations Mental Preparation and Training Basic Tips on Organizing Passing Practices Golf Attributes_of_Golf Intro_To_Special_Olympics_Golf Golf Rules Protocol and Etiquette Module Course Module Etiquette Module Equipment Module Scoring Module Terminology Golf Competition Levels and Criteria Scoring and Results Introductory Module Golf Attendance Event Personnel Definition of Terms Etiquette Competition Requirements Protest Procedures Disqualification Procedures Uniforms Flow of Athletes Venue Requirements Levels of Competition Teaching the Rules Local Rules Example Protest Form Daily Performance Record Sportsmanship Equipment Criteria for Advancement Planning a Training Season Golf Course Confirmation of Practice Schedule Tips for Conducting a Successful Training Session Golf Training Session Plan Essential Components of the Training Session Samples of Program Schedules Golf Training Log Design Your Own Facility Local Rules Example Golf Goals and Objectives Sports Skills Assessment Record Sheets Daily Performance Record 8-Week Lesson Plans Safety Hints Securing a Facility Building a Practice Schedule Benefits of Goal Setting Introduction Practice Competitions References Additional Resources and Web Sites Golf Association and Federation Web Sites International Golf Associations and Federations References and Recommended Reading Grant and Volunteer Information Teaching Sport Skills Golf Competition Levels and Criteria Playing a Course Special Golf Terms Ball Flight Feedback Full Swing Faults and Fixes Pitching Faults and Fixes Chipping Faults and Fixes Putting Faults and Fixes Chip and Hold Finish Short Course Games and Activities Fairway Tests Sports Skills Assessment Golf Skills Assessment Swinging the Golf Club Equipment How the Game is Played Full Swing Daily Performance Record Full Swing Games Mini Swing Games Golf Games Directory Speed Balance and Posture Driver Pitching Tests Pitching Chipping Basic Golf Swing Stretching Swing Path Golf Exercises One-Leg Toe Drill Release Putting Games Golf Swing, Swing Progression and Skills Tests Swing Test Progression Swish Drill Shaking Hands with the Target Clock Concept Clip the Tee Putting Railroad Track Cocking Drill Extended Club Training Without Mini-Swing Rear Against the Wall Brushing the Grass Back to the Target, Chest to the Target Lead-Up Games Additional Tests Putting Tests Chipping Test Fun and General Games Level II-V Assessment Introduction Nutrition Safety and Fitness Exercises to Develop Back and Abdomen Muscles Designing a Strength and Conditioning Circuit Exercises to Develop Foot and Leg Muscles Exercises for Agility and Conditioning Select_a_Sport Plyometrics Training Exercises to Develop Arm and Shoulder Muscles Principles of Training Sample Fitness Program Nutrition Strength Training and Conditioning Fitness Muscle Specific Strength Exercises Systems Training Things to Keep Athletes Tobacco-Free Select_a_Sport_Training_Season Powerlifting Preparing the Athlete for Competition Team Sports Individual Sports Psychological Considerations Winning and Losing Handling Grief Divisioning Taking Athletes to a Competition Anxiety and Stress Management Principles of Coaching Special Olympics Coach Description Performance Goals versus Outcome Goals Learning Models Coaching Styles Coaching and the Community Developing Self-Confidence Through Goal Setting Goal Setting and Motivation Developing a Picture of Your Style 2 Assessing Your Objectives Winning Developing Your Coaching Objectives Learning How to Listen The Coach's Role in Unified Sports The Communication Flow Coaching Assets Self Evaluation Special Olympics Coach Definition Introduction Promoting Increased Athlete Competition Opportunities Levels of Instruction Teaching Skills Stages of Learning How Athletes Learn Coaching and Teaching Basic Sport Skills Setting Realistic Goals Motivation through Goal Setting Positive Reinforcement and Rewards Developing Your Coaching Philosophy Understanding and Utilizing Sport Psychology Developing a Picture of Your Style 2 - Example Developing a Picture of Your Style Developing a Picture of Your Coaching Style Keeping Winning in Perspective Positive Charting Communicating and Correcting Errors Assessing Your Communication Style Personal Reasons for Coaching Coaching Philosophy Successful Coaching Tips Developing Self Confidence Rhythmic Gymnastics Planning a Training Season Rhythmic Gymnastics Equipment Goals Essential Components of a Traning Season Rhythmic Gymnastics Attire Hosting a Competition Nutrition Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Principles of Effective Training Sessions Consideration for Training Rhythmic Gymnastics Rules Protocol and Etiquette Protest Procedures Teaching Rhythmic Gymnastics Rules Sportsmanship Rhythmic Gymnastics Protocol and Etiquette Rhythmic Gymnastics Glossary Teaching Sport Skills Tapping Straight Jump Hoop Skills Ball Skills Group Activities in Formations Ballet Warm-up Aerobic Warm-up Ballet Warm-up Rope Skills Bounces Ball Rope Rotations Arabesque (Front) Pilates Seated Activities Cross Training in Rhythmic Gymnastics Modifications and Adaptations Group Activities in Sequence Snakes Combinations with Ribbon Group Activities with Partners Group Activities with Apparatus Exchanges Group Activities in Synchronization Group Spirals Large Circles Figure 8's Locomotor Movements with Ribbon Ribbon Skills Clubs Tosses Hoop Passing the ball around the body Rolls Ribbon Tosses3 Clubs Skills Small Circles Tosses2 Hoop Rotations Passing through the Hoop Spins Rolls on the Floor Passing the Hoop Around the Body Release Jumps Wraps Rope Cat Leap Apparatus Skills Tiptoe Turn Step Hop Releve Passe Pivot Passe Leap Hitch Kick Grand Battement Chasse (Side) Chasses Chaine Turn Body Wave (Side) Body Wave (Back) Body Waves Back Arch on Knees Arabesque (Back) Body Skills Cool-Down Stretching-Quick Reference Guidelines Stretching Body Waves Choreography Roller Skating Sailing Snowboarding Planning a Training Season Snowboards Snowboarding Attire Protective Equipment Binding Systems Choosing Proper Snowboard Fit Snowboarding Equipment Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Principles of Effective Training Sessions Essential Components of Planning a Snowboarding Training Session Planning a Snowboarding Training and Competition Season Assessing Goals Checklist Goals Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Snowboarding Rules Protocol and Etiquette Teaching Snowboarding Rules Snowboarding Glossary Sportsmanship Snowboarding Protocol and Etiquette Protest Procedures Divisioning Teaching Sport Skills Racing Skills Stretching Racing Skills Drills Carving Carving Drills Lower Body Falling Leaf Drills Straight Glide to Turn, or J-Turn (To be done on a gentle slope) Toeside Garlands Linking Turns Drills Snowboard Set-up and Stance Adjustment Turning on Purpose Drills Side Slip Drills Heelside Garlands Heelside Falling Leaf Straight Glide to Turn (J-Turn) Drills Putting Boots in Binding (Clipping in) One Foot Straight Glide (To be done on a gentle slope) Removing Boots from Binding (Clipping out) Garland Drills Warm-Up Linking Turns (To be done on a gentle to moderate slope) Toeside Falling Leaf Dry Land Training Upper Body Skating (To be done on a flat surface) Understanding Snowboarding Cool-Down Snowboarding Racing Skills Progression Snowboarding Skills Progression Turning on Purpose (To be done on a gentle to moderate slope) Straight Glide Review, with Both Feet Clipped In (To be done on a gentle slope) Garlands (To be done on a gentle slope) Falling Leaf (To be done on a gentle slope) Toeside Side Slip (To be done on a gentle slope) Heelside Side Slip (To be done on a gentle slope) Side Slip Directional Changes Drills One Foot In - Direction Changes (To be done on a gentle slope) Heelside Turn Toeside Turn Direction Changes One Foot Straight Glide Drills Climbing Drills Climbing (To be done on a gentle slope) Skate to Glide Drills Skate to Glide (To be done on a flat surface) Skating Drills Falling and Getting Up Drills Getting Up (To be done on a flat surface with soft snow) Falling (To be done on a flat surface with soft snow) Lift Loading Lift Riding Putting on Boots Basic Guidelines On-snow Training Snowboarding Basic Skills Stretching — Quick Reference Guidelines Cross Training in Snowboarding Assisted Garlands Snowshoeing Planning a Training Season Snowshoeing Equipment Goals Snowshoeing Attire Weekly Home Training Daily Performance Record Snowshoeing Skills Assessment Snowshoeing Practice Competitions Training Program Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Principles of Effective Training Sessions Snowshoeing Training Session Planning a Snowshoeing Training Season Snowshoeing Rules Protocol and Etiquette Teaching the Rules of Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Protocol and Etiquette Snowshoeing Glossary Sportsmanship Teaching Sport Skills Lower Body Descending Hills Climbing Hills Cross Training Low Back and Glutes Upper Body Moving Forward Avoiding Snowshoe Overlap Stopping Turning Snowshoeing Games Sprint Starts Sprinting Relay Races Distance Snowshoeing Waterfall Start Pacing Passing Finishing The Cool-Down Modifications and Adaptations Getting Up Falling Removing Snowshoes Putting on Snowshoes Teaching Snowshoeing Stretching — Quick Reference Guidelines Stretching The Warm-Up Softball Speed Skating Sport Safety and Risk Management Special Considerations for the Special Olympics Athlete Frequently Asked Questions First-Aid Care For Common Minor Injuries Heat Exposure Medical Emergency Awareness Risk Management Responsibilities Table Tennis Team Handball Tennis PTR Welcome Letter The Benefits of Tennis Planning a Training Season Coaches Top 10 Principles of Effective Planning Tennis Attire Tennis Equipment Individual Skills Competition Assessment Special Olympics Tennis Rating System Setting Goals Selecting Team Members Tennis Practice Competitions Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Principles of Effective Training Sessions Essential Components of Planning a Tennis Training Session Teaching Sport Skills Lower Body Stretches Serve Stretching Upper Body Stretches Backhand Teaching Strategies Drills for Teaching Movement