An Unlevel Playing Field
Understanding the effects of neurodivergence on athletic development
Building on your knowledge from Outside the Box, An Unlevel Playing Field looks deeper into the effects of neurodivergence. It aims to combine neurodiversity with sports psychology, to explore differences in athletic development.
By the end of this session, you should:
Have a deeper understand of neurodiversity, including the role of intersectionality.
Recognise the importance of taking a holistic approach to athlete development.
Understand key theories of development, performance and motivation.
Know how the athletic development of neurodivergent people could be impacted by biological differences.
Be able to apply this knowledge to case studies and your own students and athletes.
This is the second presentation in the sports clubs bundle.
