Adopt the 'coaching for all' philosophy and learn how to foster an environment where everyone can thrive
Welcome to the Diversity pillar of our Duty to Care Hub. Here, you’ll find an introduction to our learning resources on diversity, as well as access to the Diversity Knowledge Check – a tool designed to test your understanding of this crucial topic.
What do we mean by diversity?
The resources available on our diversity pillar cover a wide range of themes, including workplace diversity, equity and inclusion, gender diversity, racial diversity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, inspiring stories of diversity, inclusive leadership, and examples of diversity initiatives.
Diversity is about who you attract to your session. Organisations, clubs, and coaches have an obligation to provide equality of opportunity for all participants. This means preventing discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, gender, age, perceived ability, or sexual orientation.
To achieve equality and equity for all, adopting an intersectional approach is essential. This approach ensures you support individuals by recognising and addressing the unique barriers and challenges they face due to their multiple, overlapping identities (such as race, gender, sexuality, and disability).
By applying this knowledge to your coaching, you can create more comprehensive and effective diversity and inclusion practices.
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Discover Diversity: An Essential Guide
Begin your journey with our diversity guide. Identify the challenges and solutions related to creating a more diverse coaching workforce. Our starter guide explains what diversity is and reveals the far-reaching benefits of diversity in sport, physical activity and coaching.
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‘Where is the Line?'
Our educational video explores the deeper issues connected to diversity in coaching. Watch selected replay clips and work through key learning points with the help of our guided reflection experience which uses the voice of industry experts to guide your learning and simulate a trainer-led session.
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Tackling Racism in Sport
Hosted by Ladi Ajayi, this webinar explores how to create supportive and accepting environments for all. Learn practical strategies to help you promote safe spaces in which the people you coach can thrive. This will help you to not only tackle barriers to participation but also to support diversity in sport and physical activity.
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Dame Kelly Holmes
Take your front-row seat for an exclusive one-to-one conversations with one of our best-loved sporting icons. Tap into Dame Kelly’s wealth of experience as a former international athlete and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, as she answers your questions on diversity and inclusion in sport and physical activity.
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Diversity Knowledge Check
Do you feel ready to put your knowledge to the test? Register for the Diversity Knowledge Check and you will be automatically enrolled onto the Knowledge Checks for Inclusion, Mental Health & Well-being, Physical Well-being, Safeguarding and Safe to Practice. Complete all 6 and earn your UK Coaching Digital Badge.
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Coaching Blind and Partially Sighted People
Gain the confidence to include blind and partially sighted people in your sessions and develop your understanding of the challenges and barriers they face when trying to take part in sport and physical activity.
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Inclusive Activity Programme
UK Coaching, in partnership with Activity Alliance, have developed an eLearning module that is a great starting point for anyone wanting to learn more about the key principles of inclusion in sport and physical activity.
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Breaking Down Barriers: Tackling Racism
In this 20-minute eLearning you will explore the challenges around racism and the impact of racism. Learn how coaches can ignite the movement for change and where to get support and increase your understanding of this important topic.
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