Teaching Swimmers with Disabilities Swim Teacher Award

This course is designed to encourage teachers of swimming to be confident to include people with a disability into their swimming programme.

Course content includes

Understanding the benefits of learning to swim for swimmers with disabilities
Understanding of working with swimmers with disabilities
How to provide basic safety for all swimmers including swimmers with disabilities
The skills and knowledge to plan and adapt lessons to include swimmers with disabilities
Understanding of the pathways of inclusion in aquatic education
Opportunities to experience swimming with a disability
Information about various agencies that can assist swimmers with disabilities in their swimming pathway

Requirements for Certification

Attend one day course and participate in all aspects of the course including pool sessions
Log 20 hrs of teaching two different swimmers with a disability.
Complete a related Assignment
Sucessfully complete practical assesment

Pre-Requisite for Course

Course cost:

$205 (inc GST) (Special discounts apply for Quality Swim Schools)