Disability Football Introduction

Designed for coaches and volunteers aged 16 and over, this introductory module from The FA explores how to support players of all ability levels within a football environment. It covers the meaning of disability, The FA's philosophy on disability football, and the range of player pathways available — including mainstream, pan-disability, and impairment-specific football. The course is part of The FA's broader commitment to making football accessible to all, reflecting the reality that almost one in five people live with a long-standing limiting disability, illness, or condition.

Delivered entirely online and free of charge, the module takes approximately 30–50 minutes to complete. It is produced by England Football Learning, The FA's official learning platform. Participants also gain access to a set of impairment-specific football factsheets as supplementary resources. No formal qualification is stated as an outcome, making this a practical awareness course suited to those new to coaching disabled players.