This course is included in the list of courses eligible for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund (QF Level 3 Qualifications Framework).
This course is accredited under the Qualifications Framework (Level 3). QR Registration Number: 22/000808/L3

Registration Validity Period: 15/10/2022 To 14/10/2027

Continuing Education Fund Course No.: 35C142215 Registration Validity Period: 15/10/2022 to 14/10/2027

 1. Course Objectives:

To cultivate local swimming teachers and improve the level of swimming instruction and swimming standards.

2. Course Content:

 Theory Lessons:

    Unit 1: Teaching Principles and Methods

    Unit 2: Basic Theory of Swimming

    Unit 3: Pool Safety and Swimming Hygiene

    Unit 4: Teaching Methods for Guiding Beginners into the Water

    Unit 5: Methodology for Teaching Front Claws

    Unit 6: Methodology for Teaching Breast Stroke

    Unit 7: Methodology for Teaching Backstroke

    Unit 8: Methodology for Teaching Butterfly Stroke

    Unit 9: Contrasting Activities and Basic Survival Skills Teaching Methods

    Unit 10: Organizing Swimming Competitions, Baby Learning to Swim, and Seniors Learning to Swim

Practical Lesson 1: Swimming Teaching and Practice Lesson (Swimming Pool)

    Practical 1: Guiding Beginners into the water - teaching practical

    Practical 2: Front Claw Swimming Teaching practical

    Practical 3: Breast Stroke Swimming Teaching Practical

    Practical 4: Backstroke Swimming Teaching Practical

    Practical 5: Butterfly Stroke Swimming Teaching Practical

   Practical 6: Contrasting Activities and Basic Survival Skills Teaching and Practical

Practical Lesson 2: Simulated Teaching Practice (Swimming Pool)

    Students practice swimming teaching in small groups under the supervision of the instructor.

3. Study information:

         Contact hours: 33 hours

         Practical hours: 18 hours

         Written test: 3 hours

         Practical Test: Group Swimming Teaching Assessment Test

4. Eligibility requirements:         

●            18 years of age or older

●            The HK Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) or Form 5 (before 2011) or higher education.

●            Possess a valid Life Saving certificate (bronze medal or above).

●            Individuals with a healthy physique and considerable knowledge and interest in swimming instruction and training

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5. Aptitude Test:

              5.1 Interview

             5.2 Written Examination

             5.3 Water test

6. Upon completion, you will be awarded:

              Swimming Teacher Certificate

7. Upon completion, students will be awarded a professional title by the organising committee:

Hong Kong Swimming Teachers Association Qualified Swimming Teacher

8. Validity period:

     5 years

9. Eligibility for Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/tc/preparation/eligibility.htm

   Online Inquiry of Continuing Education Fund Account Status
        https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/tc/elink.htm