Guidelines for Movement Modifications

Adapt workouts to align with sensory preferences, motor challenges, and communication and cognitive challenges.

Training Methodologies for Creating Effective Programs

Enhance your athlete's sense of freedom, foster authentic relationships, and boost overall well-being!

Effective Teaching Methods

Equip yourself with the tools to uplift athletes with neurodiversity to be successful in the gym.

About the Course

Discover how you can learn the skills to empower athletes with neurodiversity with cutting-edge practices designed to enhance your coaching, teaching, or gym ownership. Dive into techniques that focus on mental health, personalized movement strategies, and fostering a supportive community. Ready to create a more inclusive and impactful fitness environment? Take the first step today and enroll to make a lasting difference in the lives of athletes with neurodiversity!

Karen Hurley, MSPT, CFL2, AIT, PYCC

I'm passionate about sharing evidence-based strategies to support athletes with neurodiversity. Join me on this journey to create a more inclusive fitness environment that enhances overall well-being and longevity for athletes with neurodiversity. Let's make a positive impact together!

Curriculum

9 Chapters · 98 Lessons

  1. 1

    Part 1: Limitless Potential: The Power of Neurodiversity in Fitness

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      1 B-Professional Conduct and Ethics in Fitness for Athletes with Neurodiversity

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      2-Breaking Barriers: Navigating Fitness Guidelines with Athletes with Neurodiversity

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      3-Tailored to Thrive: Designing Individualized Fitness Plans

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      4-Fit to Flourish: Solution-Based Planning for Every Athlete

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      5-Mission in Motion: The Core Goals of Inclusive Fitness

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      6-From Vision to Action: Living Our Playbook Values

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      7-The Hidden Struggle: Chronic Illness and Mental Health in Individuals with Neurodiversity

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      8-More Than Movement: Why Inclusion Matters in Fitness

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      9-Trust First: The Key to Unlocking Potential

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      10-Stronger as a Team: Collaborating for Athlete Success

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      11-From Access to Action: Universal Design for Functional Fitness

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      12-Shifting the Frame: Empowering Athletes Beyond the Medical Model

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      13-From Definition to the Scope of Neurodiversity in Athletics

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      14-A Part of Every Community: The Prevalence of Neurodiversity Today

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      15-Quiz: Introduction to Neurodiversity in Fitness

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    Part 2: Strategies for Success in the Toolbox

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      16-One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Honoring Individual Needs in Inclusive Coaching

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      17-Beyond the Reps: Building Communication and Connection in Inclusive Training

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      18-More Ways to Say It: Effective Communication for Inclusive Coaching

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      19-Thinking on Their Feet: Supporting Cognitive Differences in Fitness Spaces

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      20-From Cues to Confidence: Coaching Through Cognitive Challenges

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      21-From Overload to Empowered: Supporting Sensory-Motor Needs in the Gym

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      22-Before the Meltdown: Spotting and Supporting Early Signs of Dysregulation

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      23-Calm in the Chaos: Strategies for Managing Sensory Overload in the Gym

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      24-The Movement Map: Addressing Perceptual Gross Motor Barriers

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      25-Pieces of the Puzzle: Understanding Perceptual Gross Motor Skills

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      26-From Brain to Body: Challenges of Movement Apraxia in Inclusive Coaching

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      27-Unlocking Movement: Strategies for Supporting Athletes with Apraxia

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      28-From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Sensory-Smart and Motor-Savvy Coaching

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      29-Beyond the Behavior: Recognizing Challenges in Athletes with Neurodiveristy

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      30-Structure, Support, Succeed: Behavior Management for Every Athlete

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      31-Unlocking Motivation in Inclusive Fitness Spaces

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      32-The Right Space to Shine: Environmental Adjustments for Athletes with Neurodiversity

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      33-Spaces That Shape Success: Open and Closed Environments Explained

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      34-Steady and Strong: Supporting Balance and Postural Control

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      35-Training the Body’s GPS: The Cerebellum and Functional Fitness

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      36-From Wobble to Wow: Improving Balance with Purpose and Play

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      37-Beyond the Rep: Muscle Tone vs. Strength in Inclusive Fitness

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      38-Ignite and Align: Activating Muscles for Success

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      39-The Power Within: Coaching Core Strength

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      40-Empowered Through Movement: Functional Training That Fits

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      41-Everyday Strong: Making Muscle a Part of Daily Life

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      42-Endurance Training for athletes with neurodiversity

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      43-Part 2 Quiz: Assess Your Understanding of Individual Coaching Needs

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    Part 3: Strategies for Success for creating fitness programs for athletes with neurodiversity

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      44-Every Win Counts: Celebrating Progress, Not Perfection

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      45-Anticipate, Adapt, Achieve: The Art of Staying Ahead

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      46-Lead with Wisdom: Knowing When to Pause, Pivot, or Partner

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      47-Built for Safety: Protecting Every Athlete, Every Time

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      48-Part 3 Quiz: Strategies for success

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    Part 4: Whole Health in Motion: Guiding Wellness Beyond the Gym

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      49-The Playbook’s Role in Long-Term Health

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      50-Themes with Purpose: Guiding Growth All Year Long

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      51-Part 4 Quiz: Health and Wellness

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    Part 5: Blueprints for Belonging: Crafting Fitness That Honors Neurodiversity

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      52-Designing for Difference: Creating Fitness Spaces Where Everyone Belongs

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      53-From Warm-Up to Win: The Anatomy of an Empowering Class

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      54-Messy Moments, Mighty Wins: Finding Power in the Process

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      55-Empowerment in Action: How Athletes and Role Models Grow Side by Side

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      56-Presumed Capable: Believing in Every Athlete’s Potential

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      57-Shared Success: How Athletes and Peer Role Models Grow Together

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      58-Progress with Purpose: Assessments That Reflect the Whole Athlete

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      59-Responsive, Not Rigid: The Art of Real-Time Coaching

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      60-Quiz: From Guidelines to Greatness: Your Program Design

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    Part 6: Blueprint for Belonging: Creating Classes from First Contact to Final High-Five

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      61-More Than a Phone Call: Starting Relationships That Matter

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      62-A Soft Start: Building Trust Before the First Rep

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      63-Connection and Trust Throughout the Year

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      64-Structure with Purpose: How We Shape Each Class

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      65-Classes That Fit: Options for Every Athlete, Every Goal

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      66-Strong Starts: Adaptive Fitness for Ages 5–8

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      67-Building Blocks: Fitness, Friendship, and Fun for Ages 8–12

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      68-Fitness, Friendship, and Finding Your Voice as a Teen

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      69-Unstoppable Strength: The Blueprint for Inclusive Fitness

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      70-Inclusive Fitness- Blueprint B

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      71-The Human Side of Fitness: Breaks, Big Feelings & Bathroom Runs

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      72-Soft skills

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      73-Part 6 Quiz: The Connection Journey: From First Contact to Confident Participation

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    Part 7: Conclusion

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      74-Final thoughts

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    Part 8: Special Offers

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      2 30 minute sessions with the Inclusive Fitness Consultant

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      Checklist for Pereceptual Gross Motor

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      Soft Skills of Coaching: Leading with Empathy, Awareness and Respect

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      Best balance exercises

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      Best balance handout B

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      Best core exercises

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      Best functional movements to do in the Gym

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      Best Directional Exercises

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      Best Temporal Activities to Do in the Gym

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      One Month Inclusive Functional FItness Programming

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      Super squats

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      More core stability exericses

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      Best exercises for Perceptual and body awareness

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      Onboarding checklist

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      More super squatting tips

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      Best Visual awareness activities

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      Best Auditory Awareness Activities

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      Incredible Spatial Awareness Exercises

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      Best Tactile Awareness Activities to do in the Gym

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      Vestibular Awareness Activities in the gym

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      Core exercise poster

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    Marketing and Business Tips

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      Business benefits for Gym owners

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      Optiminzing Gym Hours

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      Niche Marketing

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