-    Treat the athlete the same as an athlete without a disability.
-    Have a basic understanding of the sport and any equipment used for the sport. (and if you don’t know –just ask)
-    Understand the different levels and types of disability sport competition. For example:
o    There are local< regional < national/ collegiate < international competitions
o     The Olympic Games- the largest sporting event in the word, held every two years for elite athletes without a disability
o    The Paralympic Games- the third largest sporting event in the world, held every two years for elite athletes with a disability. The same host city and venues are used as the Olympic Games and it takes place two weeks after closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games.
o    The Special Olympics – local, regional, national and international sport trainings and competitions for individuals with an intellectual disability.