…why he got involved in sports. https://www.dsactive.org.uk/news/edward-guest-blog/ This summer, multiple world champion and world record holder Charlotte gave us some amazing advice on how she prepares for her events and told us more about her experience at the IAADS European Championships in Finland. https://www.dsactive.org.uk/news/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-athlete-charlotte-cox/ Alex is a keen tennis player, he attends the DSActive tennis se…
…o be strong and get a six-pack. I work hard to be healthy. Q. What are you studying at college? A. Catering Studies. Q. What do you enjoy about college? A. Art, cooking, chatting with my LSAs. Q. What sports did you play at College? A. We go to fitness once a week. We do some walking when we have outings. Q. What do you enjoy about playing sports? A. Most everything. I have to run, save goals. I like racing with my mum when we swim. Q. If you coul…
…rse with great aplomb. To gain a coaching qualification you MUST have an up-to-date DBS (CRC), emergency first aid and safeguarding children qualifications. All of these were completed as part of the course. Participants learn the key aspects of coaching. As well as all the technically-based information there are other important things to learn. To be a good coach you must always remember elements like fun, safety and also the four-cornered approa…
…mme on healthy eating. DSActive will work with a nutritionist to develop up-to-date nutrition advice for people with Down’s syndrome, including a fact sheet for parents and easy to read versions for people with Down’s syndrome. A nutrition based app will also be developed in co-operation with Middlesex University. Carol Boys, Chief Executive of the DSA says: “DSActive’s nutrition campaign is a significant development for the project. The football…
…ge Sports Centre to show off and hone their skills at the Cambridge United Community Trust DSActive session. On a recent Saturday, the DSActive project manager was able to drop in to see how they are getting on. The sessions have become so popular that the sports hall has to be split in to two, with the younger players on one side and the older players on the other. The sessions are a model of inclusion, with parents and siblings encouraged to joi…
…ties, or are training for any events then we would like to hear from you. Please email the DSActive team on dsactive@downs-syndrome.org.uk …
…e.com/watch?v=RXCpf0WP_sU Photo credit from The PHA Grou “This group are just fantastic, their enthusiasm, their humanity and their affection, it’s very difficult not to enjoy their company. When I was asked to come here tonight, I was more than happy and it’s great to see them all again. “Our Foundation does a wonderful job, and you can see how much the children enjoy it and how good the coaches are with the young players, so it’s 100% positive….
…If used effectively, they can help providers to make their activities more appealing to disabled people. For more information, please visit www.downs-syndrome.org.uk or www.activityalliance.org.uk…
…ility Player of the Year. Christopher was presented with his award by Newcastle first team player Isaac Hayden. We caught up with Christopher and his Dad to ask them a bit about their experiences at the session and the award. Christopher: Well done on winning the award!! What do you think about playing football for Newcastle United? It’s a very good team and we go to lots of tournaments. I like playing for the black and whites. Did you enjoy getti…
…of the target game was to hit the target within five minutes. Each hit was worth 1 point. The second drill was a throwing and catching activity. For the third drill the players got into teams. Each player took turns to strike the ball on a standing pole and the fielders would move towards the ball as quick as possible. The fielders worked together, communicating with each other and the exercise encouraged players to move and etc….
