WPV General Course
General
Course Type: Self-study
Study Hours: 2

This is a course covering all ‘need to know’ general information related to World ParaVolley and its disciplines.  It introduces the structure of global parasport, covers the basics over who can play and explains how to interact and progress through the various pathways.


VolleyABLE - Player Recruitment
General
Course Type: Self-study
Study Hours: 1

VolleyABLE is a brand new short e-learning course focused on player recruitment for Sitting Volleyball.  It is free to access and is designed to be a useful educational tool for those who either are in a potential position to signpost players to the sport, or are tasked with going out and recruiting players for a club or national team.

The course takes under an hour to complete and covers the basics of Sitting Volleyball, talent identification, classification, rehabilitation and what further education options that are available if you want to learn more.

Objectives of the course are:

• Understand the characteristics of sitting volleyball and its position in the Paralympic movement
• Detect the personal and physical factors that signify potential talent for Sitting Volleyball
• Be familiar with the general Classification eligibility requirements for international sitting volleyball competition
• Recognise the benefit of sport in rehabilitation and those living with an impairment
• Understand the potential next steps for players and those taking the course

Absolutely anyone can access the course, at any time, completely free of charge.  All that is asked is that you help bring more players to Sitting Volleyball and share your certificate far and wide.

VolleySLIDE - Sitting Volleyball Introduction
General
Course Type: Self-study
Study Hours: 4

The VolleySLIDE e-learning course combines all of the most relevant materials for those working at an introductory level.  Whether you are a sport or disability teacher, a community sports coach, a physiotherapist/rehabilitation worker, or just an interested party, this course is for you.

Objectives covered by the course are:

• Know what is required to get active with Sitting Volleyball
• Be able to coach Sitting Volleyball at a beginner level
• Understand the basics of the different playing techniques
• Be aware of various adaptations possible
• Learn talent indicators and eligibility requirements for international competition
• Recognise the potential next steps on the coaching, refereeing, classifying and technical official pathways

The course takes approximately 3 hours from start to finish and there are short knowledge checks after each of the 8 units.  The course ends with two video based knowledge checks asking questions about the Gold Medal matches from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Absolutely anyone can access the course, completely free of any charge.  All that is asked is that you share your certificate far and wide once you complete it.

Webinar Series
General
The World ParaVolley Webinar Series runs annually with five topical sessions planned for 2025.  Self-enrol here to sign-up to the webinars that you wish to join!