Promote the interest and sustainability of swimming among people with special needs. Enable swimming instructors to gain a deeper understanding of swimming techniques and teaching methods for people with special needs, obtain professional qualifications, and provide development opportunities. Encourage more aspiring swimming instructors to dedicate themselves to serving the community by teaching swimming to people with special needs, and provide training for those who aspire to become teaching assistants and volunteers in swimming instruction for people with special needs.

Course Content

Theory Lessons :

Unit 1: Overview and Definition of People with Special Needs (Definition, Birth Rate, Classification, Legal Protection, Health and Safety) International and Hong Kong Development of Swimming for People with Special Needs

Unit 2: Various Disorders and Disabilities: Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability and Multiple Disabilities, Autism and Sensory Integration Disorders, Limb Disabilities, and Other Frailties

Unit 3: Performance Assessment for Individuals with Special Needs

Unit 4: Techniques for Carrying People with Special Needs - Land-based and Water-based Carrying Methods

Unit 5: People with Special Needs and Swimming The Value of Swimming for People with Special Needs (Physical, Psychological, Family, Social) The Needs and Feelings of People with Special Needs

Unit 6: Communication Methods with People with Special Needs (Disability, Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment, Speech Impairment, Intellectual Disability) (Please see next page)

Unit 7: Swimming Teaching Methods for People with Special Needs; Professional Ethics and Qualifications of Swimming Teachers for People with Special Needs; Role Division and Responsibilities of Swimming Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Parents for Swimming for People with Special Needs; Management of Swimming Behavior for People with Special Needs; Swimming Safety Guidelines for People with Special Needs; Swimming Teaching Methods for People with Special Needs (Basic Teaching Techniques, Body Control, Teaching Exercises, Teaching Focus, Water Games, Group Teaching); Swimming Teaching Plans for People with Special Needs (Records, Individual Teaching Goals, Teaching Cycles); Promoting Swimming Learning for People with Special Needs; Physical Fitness Exercises for People with Special Needs

Practical Lessons :

Practical 1:
Swimming Pool instruction and practice (8 hours)

Practical 2:

Swimming class training Practical (10 hours)

Study information

Contact hour: 26 hours; Practical time: 18 hours

Written test: 2 hours

Practical Test: Teaching Performance during 10-hour swimming training practical

Enrollment Criteria

Members with recommendations from schools, relevant institutions, or organisations that require employment will be given priority consideration or

Members with relevant work experience are guaranteed to receive related services after graduation (at least 10 training sessions per year).

Upon completion, an award will be given:

Swimming Teacher Certificate for Persons with Special Needs

Upon completion of the course, the candidate will be awarded a professional title by the organising committee.

Hong Kong Swimming Teachers Association Qualified Swimming Teacher

For Persons with Special Needs

Certificate validity period:

5 years