Integration / Inclusion

The Inclusion Spectrum is an activity-based model that is widely used to help inform coaches how disabled people can be included in sport or physical activity sessions. However, it is now widely accepted that it is a useful tool for any coach to include people of many different abilities in their session. For example, sessions that constantly welcome new participants – how do you make sure new starters, improvers and your long-term attendees all get a great session?

The Inclusion Spectrum consists of five approaches to the delivery of physical activity programmes, ranging from fully open activities to totally segregated participation.The focus is on what individuals can do rather than what they can’t.

Each approach aims to encourage and empower everyone in your session, irrespective of their ability, in order to enhance the quality of their involvement.The type of delivery should suit the needs of everyone in the session, and all the approaches covered are valuable ways of delivering high quality and meaningful opportunity in sport and physical activity.