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HydroSwim Workshop Overview
The HydroSwim Workshop is designed to equip participants with essential skills in adaptive swimming and hydrotherapy techniques. It focuses on teaching swimming to children with disabilities, developmental delays, or injuries while fostering safety and care through non-invasive handling techniques. Participants will also learn how to integrate swimming with water-based exercises that improve strength, endurance, and coordination.
Objectives:
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Develop skills in adaptive swimming and hydrotherapy for children with disabilities, developmental delays, or injuries.
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Enhance safety awareness and teach non-invasive handling techniques.
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Improve swimming fitness knowledge and water exercises that build strength, flexibility, and coordination.
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Empower instructors and therapists with hands-on training in water therapy, promoting clients' physical and emotional well-being.
Workshop Structure:
Offered in two formats:
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5-Day Workshop
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10-Day Intensive Workshop
Workshops begin at 8:00 or 9:00 AM daily, depending on schedules, with practical pool sessions and classroom learning until around 16:30.
Key Components:
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Introduction to Swimming & Hydrotherapy: Exploring water’s therapeutic value, particularly for children with challenges.
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Teaching Techniques: Adaptive methods for teaching individuals with diverse needs.
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Safety Protocols: Emphasizing non-invasive handling and safety in water environments.
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Practical & Interactive Exercises: Hands-on practice with real-time feedback.
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Travel to Your Location: The team travels to schools, rehabilitation centers, or similar venues, minimizing disruptions.
Please Note: The workshop does not offer CPD points or certification but provides invaluable personal growth and skill enhancement.
Benefits of Attending:
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Skill Enhancement: Learn techniques applicable to clients with disabilities and developmental delays.
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Safety Awareness: Gain confidence in working with vulnerable populations.
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Physical Fitness: Incorporate water exercises to boost strength, flexibility, and coordination.
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Hands-On Experience: Practice techniques immediately with practical sessions.
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Tailored Instruction: Conduct training in familiar environments, using participants' own pools and clients.
5-Day HydroSwim Workshop
*R4900.00 pp | Group Limit 3 - 6 attendees
The HydroSwim 5-Day Workshop is an immersive and comprehensive program designed to teach participants how to integrate swimming instruction with hydrotherapy techniques. The workshop focuses on developing physical strength through water-based exercises, improving communication skills for instructing different types of learners, and enhancing personal development to become a more effective and emotionally intelligent instructor.
Participants will also learn how to maintain water in its healthiest state, ensuring an optimal environment for both therapy and recreational swimming.
This hands-on experience emphasizes practical application, with each day dedicated to combining muscle-strengthening exercises, teaching techniques, communication strategies, and personal growth.
Key Features:
Integrated Learning:
Learn to combine swimming instruction with muscle strengthening and hydrotherapy exercises, tailored for children and adults, especially those with
low muscle tone or fitness.
Hands-On Practice:
Daily practical sessions allow participants to work with real clients in the water, developing both swimming and instructional skills.
Personal Development:
Focus on communication, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness to foster personal and professional growth.
Water Care:
Gain practical knowledge on how to maintain and restore pool water to a healthy, living balance for hydrotherapy and swimming.
Daily Breakdown
Day 1:
Understanding Hydrotherapy, Swimming, and Self-Awareness
- Introduction to hydrotherapy principles for muscle strengthening.
- Water safety protocols and techniques for building connections with clients.
- Practical session on hydrotherapy techniques and body awareness.
Day 2:
Communication, Swimming Basics, and Body Positioning
- Mastering communication for teaching swimming skills.
- Teaching foundational swimming techniques.
- Exploring body positions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to promote body awareness and spatial learning.
- Practical session focusing on communication and body positioning instruction.
Day 3:
Advanced Swimming Skills, Muscle Strengthening, and Targeted Communication
- Advanced swimming techniques and exercises for building muscle strength.
- Special focus on teaching children with low muscle tone or fitness.
- Practical session with real-time coaching on advanced swimming and hydrotherapy exercises.
Day 4:
Water Fitness, Body Awareness, and Personal Development
- Teaching fun and engaging water fitness routines for children and adults.
- Developing emotional intelligence and communication skills for personal growth.
- Practical session focusing on body awareness and managing group dynamics in water fitness instruction.
Day 5:
Water Maintenance, Personal Reflection, and Goal Setting
- Practical water care techniques to maintain healthy, living water.
- Reflection on skills learned throughout the workshop, with personal goal setting for continued professional and personal growth.
- Final practical session, applying all skills in a comprehensive swimming and hydrotherapy routine.
What You Will Learn:
Swimming Instruction:
Teach both basic and advanced swimming techniques while integrating hydrotherapy to enhance physical and mental well-being.
Muscle Strengthening:
Use water’s natural properties—buoyancy, resistance, and hydrostatic pressure—to design effective muscle-strengthening exercises.
Communication Skills:
Learn how to communicate effectively with learners of all ages, adapting your instructions to their developmental levels and needs.
Water Confidence:
Build confidence in new and anxious swimmers, creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters trust and relaxation.
Water Care:
Maintain and restore water quality to ensure a healthy aquatic environment, using natural methods and best practices for pool maintenance.
Personal Development:
Enhance your self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and teaching effectiveness through mindful reflection and skill-building exercises.
Who Should Attend:
Swim Instructors:
Looking to deepen their knowledge of hydrotherapy, muscle strengthening, and communication techniques to better serve their students.
Land-Therapists & Hydrotherapy Practitioners:
Seeking to integrate swimming techniques into their practice to help clients improve physical strength and mobility.
Caregivers and Parents:
Our workshops are perfect for parents who want to learn hydrotherapy techniques to support their children with illnesses, conditions, or disabilities.
Anyone Looking to Improve Swimming Instruction:
Whether you're a new or experienced instructor, this workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their personal teaching style and engage learners more effectively.
Contact Information:
For additional information, please contact us on email: lizekruger9@aol.com | 079 230 0015 (whatsapp works best)
This 5-day HydroSwim Workshop provides an in-depth, hands-on experience designed to build both professional and personal skills. From learning how to care for pool water to building a safe, nurturing environment for swimmers, attendees will leave with practical knowledge that they can immediately apply in their own teaching or hydrotherapy practices.
10-Day HydroSwim Workshop Overview
*R9100.00 pp | Group Limit 2 - 4 Attendees
This extended 10-day HydroSwim Workshop provides an in-depth approach to swimming instruction, muscle strengthening, and personal development. Building on foundational skills, the latter days emphasize emotional and physical development, the impact of energy on health, and working with the subconscious mind in water. Participants will also benefit from private training sessions and healing floatation therapy to enhance their personal and professional growth.
Day 6:
Advanced Communication Strategies and Client Engagement
-Explore sophisticated methods for engaging clients on an emotional level and addressing subconscious barriers.
-Develop skills to create lasting connections and provide ongoing emotional support to foster trust and resilience.
-Practice advanced communication strategies and client engagement techniques through role-playing and real-world scenarios.
Day 7:
Specialized Hydrotherapy Techniques and Adaptive Swimming
-Specialized Hydrotherapy Techniques:
-Focus on techniques that address both physical and emotional needs, utilizing water to release and transform stuck energy.
-Learn to adapt swimming instruction for individuals with diverse physical and emotional needs, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness.
-Apply specialized hydrotherapy and adaptive swimming techniques in hands-on exercises, addressing both physical limitations and emotional blockages.
Day 8:
Emotional and Physical Development in Water
Emotion = Energy in Motion:
-Understand how emotions (energy in motion) affect physical health and development. Learn techniques to facilitate emotional release and physical healing through
hydrotherapy.
-Working with the Subconscious Mind:
-Explore methods for accessing and addressing subconscious patterns and blockages in the water, using techniques like guided imagery and mindfulness.
-Engage in exercises combining physical movement with emotional release, applying techniques to help clients overcome subconscious barriers.
Day 9:
Understanding Stuck Energy and Disease
-Learn about the concept of stuck energy in the body and its potential link to diseases such as autoimmune disorders, multiple sclerosis (MS), and cancer. Understand
how unresolved emotional blockages can contribute to physical health issues.
-Therapeutic Approaches: -Explore hydrotherapy and energy work methods aimed at releasing stuck energy and supporting overall well-being.
-Practice techniques designed to address stuck energy and support clients with physical and emotional health challenges.
Day 10:
Review, Healing Sessions, and Future Planning
-Consolidate knowledge gained throughout the workshop, focusing on integrating physical and emotional development techniques.
-Healing Floatation Therapy:
-Each participant may attend a one-hour private healing floatation therapy session to experience deep emotional and physical relaxation. (Sessions are optional and
available upon request.)
-Future Planning: Discuss ongoing education and professional development, emphasizing the importance of continuing to address both physical and emotional aspects
of hydrotherapy and personal growth.
-Conduct a final evaluation, demonstrating skills in a comprehensive session that integrates physical, emotional, and subconscious work.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance, acknowledging their commitment to improving skills and knowledge in hydrotherapy and personal development throughout the workshop.
(The workshop will run over 2 weeks, we will take 1 to 2 days off over the weekend.)
(Not fitting your schedule? Let us discuss possible options, please email me with your request.)
Both the 5-day and 10-day workshops offer an opportunity for participants to receive personalized, hands-on training and are designed to enhance participants’ skills in swimming instruction, water therapy, and client care.
PLEASE NOTE:
For those wishing to attend the 5-day HydroSwim workshop, they will begin on Day 1 alongside participants enrolled in the 10-day workshop. Both groups will follow the same curriculum during the first five days, covering foundational topics such as swimming instruction, safety protocols, adaptive techniques, and hands-on pool training.
At the conclusion of Day 5, attendees who opted for the 5-day workshop will complete their training. The remaining participants will continue into a deeper exploration of hydrotherapy, focusing on healing and rehabilitation in water during the second half of the 10-day workshop. This portion delves into more advanced aspects of water therapy, including specialized rehabilitation techniques and understanding the role of water in long-term healing(
This structure ensures flexibility and accessibility, allowing participants to choose the level of engagement that suits their needs.
Contact Information:
For additional information, please contact us on email: lizekruger9@aol.com | 079 230 0015 (whatsapp works best)