Resources

The language of parkour and parkour coaching — from the French and English names of techniques to the terminology of motor learning, pedagogy, and coaching science used throughout ADAPT's qualification framework.

A structured reference of parkour techniques for coaching contexts — movement descriptions, progressions, coaching points, and common faults, organised by category for use in session planning and assessment preparation.

The official directory of ADAPT-certified coaches worldwide. Verify a coach's certification status, find certified coaches by location and level, and confirm that your own listing is accurate and up to date.

The conditions under which every ADAPT-certified coach operates — certification levels, environment types, ratios, and professional conduct. Share with your insurer as evidence of your framework obligations.

The values and behaviours that define membership of the ADAPT community — for certified coaches, course candidates, and host organisations. Built around six core principles drawn from parkour's own philosophy.

A comprehensive guide to your legal obligations, scope of practice, key legislation, session design principles, injury management, concussion protocol, and insurance requirements. The essential reference for every working coach.

A parkour-specific guide to identifying, evaluating, and managing risk — covering all four environment types, a worked likelihood/severity matrix, hazard references for common session contexts, and a pre-session checklist.

Accepted first aid qualifications by certification level and coaching context, with approved providers listed by country — UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and international options. Includes paediatric requirements.

What must be reported, when, how, and why — with an inline structured form for submitting reports to ADAPT. Covers accidents, injuries, near-misses, safeguarding concerns, and guidance on supporting participants afterwards.

ADAPT's full safeguarding framework — coach and organisational responsibilities, approved training providers by country, reporting pathways, and emergency contacts. The primary safeguarding reference for every certified coach.

When video submission applies for Level 1 post-course supervised sessions, technical requirements, consent obligations, step-by-step submission process, and the 12-month deadline. Approval required before filming.

The formal process for appealing an ADAPT assessment outcome — grounds for appeal, the six-stage review process, timelines (20 days to submit, 30 days to decision), and escalation to the Internal Verifier panel.

How to request an adjustment to standard assessment conditions — what qualifies, what ADAPT can accommodate, the request process, and an inline application form. Requests must be submitted at least 10 working days before your course.

Everything required to host an ADAPT certification course — venue and equipment standards, safeguarding infrastructure, candidate administration, insurance requirements, and what ADAPT provides in return. Includes a pre-course checklist.

Parkour's specific relationship with mental health, what coaches are likely to encounter in sessions, how to recognise and respond appropriately, how to look after yourself as a coach, and international support resources for participants and coaches.

The complete requirements for organisations hosting ADAPT certification courses — from venue standards and insurance through to candidate administration and what ADAPT provides in return.

ADAPT's expectations of every organisation delivering parkour coaching under our framework — DSL appointment, written policy, safer recruitment, record-keeping, and reporting pathways.