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LEI 4724 Activities Portfolio Submission #2

Facilitation Technique Category: Therapeutic Use of Sports

Activity Title: Goals on Goals
Source: Soccer for Players with a Disability. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.ontariosoccer.net/images/publications/2015/Soxccer-for-Players-with-a-DisabilityManual.pdf
Equipment: Soccer field, 2 Goals, Two balls, 6 Cones
Activity Description: When playing soccer the most important things that must be done in order
to win is score goals. This activity has been set up to practice shooting and scoring. The purpose
of this activity is to develop strategy, improve coordination, and practice teamwork. Shooting
and scoring is a skill participants can use to practice strategy and coordination while kicking the
ball into the goal. Teamwork is necessary when trying to win. First participants must be split into
two separate lines, one directly in front of each goal. In between the goal and participants, there
will be a set of three cones placed in triangle formation. The coach will stand in the center of the
triangle and determine where the ball will be placed, either to the right or the left of the triangle.
The person in the front of the line must run to the ball to either shoot or dribble towards the goal.
If the person misses, he/she must continue to try to score a goal. Once the participant has scored
a goal, they place themselves at the back of the line. The first line with all the participants to
complete a goal, wins. Finish the session by letting the rest of the participants who have not had
a turn, complete their goal. Discussions regarding difficulties participants came across will take
place at the end as well as reviewing techniques on how to score from different angles utilizing
eye-feet coordination.
Leadership Considerations: Coaches must serve as the instructor for this activity and must be
knowledgeable of different techniques for shooting and scoring. Safety rules and instructions
must be reviewed with participants prior to the activity commencing. During the activity,
coaches are recommended to assist participants if needed. Once the session has ended, tips for
better shooting techniques should be discussed. Questions and concerns should be answered in a
positive manner. Coaches are to utilize an enthusiastic and encouraging attitude. They should
bring out the best in each player.
Adaptations:
Participants with a Hearing Impairment: An individual with a hearing impairment is due to
inner ear or nerve damage. Although the participant cannot hear at all or has hard of hearing,
they can also participate in the Goals on Goals activity. The individual with a hearing
impairment could face some difficulties, for example, communication barriers. Certain
adaptations could be made in order to prevent these difficulties from occurring during the
shooting and scoring activity. Depending on the severity of the hearing impairment, the
participant may use a hearing aid to amplify sounds (Kentuckys Office for the Americans with
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Disabilities Act, n.d). Oral communication should be spoken slowly and clearly, and expressive,
but not exaggeratedly. If hearing aids are not efficient, American Sign Language, lip-reading, or
written communication could be used. Coaches and other participants are to maintain eye contact
during the time one is talking to the individual with the disability. Coaches could visually
demonstrate the instructions for the activity. Writing detailed instructions is another way to
ensure a successful activity.
Participants with Muscular Dystrophy: Muscular Dystrophy (MD) leads to muscle
degeneration, which leads to utilizing a wheelchair. Individuals with MD experience abnormality
walking, flaccid muscles, loss of muscle, fatigue and shallow breathing. Despite these symptoms,
individuals are still able to participate in the Goals on Goals activity. The total distance from
the line to the goal can be modified for individual to complete task and prevent exhaustion.
Slowing the game down also makes the individual feel confident and not rushed to score. A
soccer ball may be too heavy to navigate for an individual with MD, so therefore an alternative is
a beach ball, which is easier to kick. Larger and lighter balls, as well as larger goals make it
easier for the participant to dribble and score. A person who uses a wheelchair should also be
able to participate by pushing the ball into the goal with the wheelchair as a substitute for
kicking.
Adaption Reference:
Definition and Accommodations for Hearing Impairments. (n.d.). Retrieved September 16, 2016,
from http://ada.ky.gov/hearing_imp_def.htm
Scriver, B. H. (n.d.). American Sign Language: "Deaf and the Sports Community" Retrieved
September 16, 2016, from http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/deaf-and-the-sportscommunity.htm
Muscular Dystrophy - "The Home of MDA" (n.d.). Retrieved September 16, 2016, from
http://www.mda.org.au/Information/Recreation.asp
Soccer for Players with a Disability. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.ontariosoccer.net/images/publications/2015/Soccer-for-Players-with-a-DisabilityManual.pdf
Moore, A. (n.d.). Adaptations for Players with Disabilities. Retrieved from usyouthsoccer.org