Also called: Paralympic Coach, Para-Sport Coach
Coaches athletes with disabilities, from youth programs to Paralympic teams.
They might coach wheelchair basketball, adapt ski equipment for an amputee, or train a blind runner with a guide. Knowledge of equipment and disabilities is key. Many work for nonprofits and Paralympic programs.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in kinesiology or adapted physical education; coaching certifications.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Adapted Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreational Therapy.
Growing faster than average. Growing interest in adaptive sports.
Low risk for 10 years. Adaptive gear and data tools help; personalized coaching for athletes with disabilities stays human.
Classes: Physical education, Psychology, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2022.
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