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Coach Education

two young women sitting on the grass and reaching/stretching to touch their toes.
Special Olympics athletes trust their coaching team will help them reach their personal best both within and outside of sport. These resources are designed to support training and the integration of fitness into different coaching roles.
Fitness Coach Training Materials

Fitness Coach Guidance for Program Staff

Fitness Coach Guidance for Head Coaches

Dynamic Stretching Guide
This Dynamic Stretches Guide can be used before any workout, sports practice or game. Dynamic stretches consist of active, controlled movements that take body parts through a full range of motion.
12 DYNAMIC STRETCH VIDEOS
High Knees
Athlete demonstrating high knee in-place runs.
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High Knees
1:26
Athlete demonstrating Butt Kicks.
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Butt Kicks
1:05
Athlete demonstrating Walking Kicks.
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Walking Kicks
0:44
Athlete demonstrating Lateral Lunges.
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Lateral Lunges
0:55
Athlete demonstrating Leg Swings.
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Leg Swings
1:47
Athlete demonstrating Heel and Toe Walks.
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Heel and Toe Walks
Athlete demonstrating Hip Circles.
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Hip Circles
0:49
Athlete demonstrating Torso Twists.
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Torso Twists
0:44
Athlete demonstrating windmill toe touches.
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Windmill Toe Touches
0:49
Athlete demonstrating Standing Side Reaches.
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Standing Side Reaches
0:34