The BlazeSports Institute

Since 2003, BlazeSports America has been one of the top training and education leaders in the field of adaptive sports and recreation. The BlazeSports America Institute for Adaptive Sports and Recreation™ – offers certification opportunities, online tools and resources to build the core competencies of adaptive sports practitioners working with Youth, Adults and Veterans with physical disabilities.

The BlazeSports Institute offers a wide array of relevant and practical adaptive sports and recreation resources and tools for developing and implementing successful adaptive sports and recreation programs throughout the county.

CARSS 2

For the experienced adaptive sport and recreation practitioner providing more advanced information in all core content areas especially program planning, implementation & evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be at least 21 years old

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a physical activity-related field from an accredited college or university and 100 hours of direct and verifiable adaptive sports experience (paid or voluntary) with individuals with physical disabilities.


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CARSS 2

CARSS 2 is for experienced adaptive sport professionals seeking a national credential to excel them in their career. In this course, we will cover the following sections: 1. Sport Theories 2. Program Development 3. Trends in Adaptive Sports 4. Outreach and Funding 5. Partnership Building 6. Compliance & Risk Management

Karolyne Bell

Karolyne Bell

$175

CARSS 1

The Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist (CARSS) credential was developed by BlazeSports America with the expertise and input of a wide range of professionals in the adaptive sports field. The goal of the CARSS certification program is to better prepare those new to adaptive sports and recreation while increasing the knowledge and core competencies of adaptive sports professionals currently working in the field. CARSS highlights the most relevant, practical information for developing and implementing successful and safe adaptive sports and recreation programs for people with physical disabilities.

Karolyne Bell

Karolyne Bell

$150

Renewal

BlazeSports certification holders will need to renew their certification through the following process: • Annual 75.00 fee • Proof of Continuing Education- Once per year, certification holders will be selected at random to complete an audit. If you are selected, you will need to email proof of your continuing education to Karolyne Bell at [email protected] within 4 weeks of being notified to keep your certification active. o CARSS 1 and 2: 8 hours of related continuing education in physical activity, inclusion, sport or other closely related field. o CASC: 8 hours of related continuing education in coaching, physical activity, inclusion, or adaptive sport development. 40 hours of direct adaptive sport coaching will also be accepted. o CASI- 8 hours of related continuing education in aquatics or 40 hour of direct adaptive swim instruction.

Karolyne Bell

Karolyne Bell

$75