Halliwick Foundation Courses

The Foundation Course is divided into 4 full days of training (or the equivalent).

Days 1 & 2

(previously called Basic Course Part A) The general objectives are to introduce Instructors to the Halliwick Concept

Learning Outcomes:

• To have a knowledge of the philosophy, history and development of the Halliwick Concept.
• To identify the importance of breath control and to have a knowledge of the stages of teaching.
• To identify and discuss the effects of water on a body.
• To identify each of the Ten Point Programme and to have a knowledge of it’s practical application.
• To have a knowledge of equality issues.
• To have an increased understanding of the extra needs a person with a disability may have in the swimming pool environment.
• To have knowledge of what effects the water may have on bodies affected by disability.
• To understand the issues involved in communication.
• To have knowledge of the issues surrounding moving and assisting.
• To have knowledge of why no flotation aids are used.
• To be able to enumerate the main points of pool side safety.
• To have a knowledge of the local regional and national structure of the Halliwick AST.
• To have a knowledge of the International Halliwick Association. (IHA)
• To have a knowledge of the Halliwick AST training structure.
• Can demonstrate in the pool:
  • the instructor’s role in entries exits and supports.
  • balanced positions and rotations
  • activities for teaching the Ten Point Programme.

Days 3 & 4

(previously called Basic Course Part B)

The general objectives are to consolidate knowledge of the Halliwick Concept and to enable  Instructors  to put theory into practice.

Learning Outcomes

• To recall and discuss the Ten Point Programme.
• To have knowledge of the value of games and how to use them to the best advantage.
• To have knowledge of the value of, and how to use, singing and music.
• To have knowledge of the teaching and testing of the Halliwick AST proficiency badges.
• To discuss techniques used when teaching in the pool situation.
• To understand the different aspects of progress, and how this can be enhanced by assessing and recording.
• To discuss the different aspects of competition.
• To have knowledge of the values of groups and grouping and how to use groups to the best advantage.
• To discuss and decide how to group swimmers.
• To plan activities for pool based on the Ten Point Programme and on the Badge Tests.
• To appraise pool work.

For further details, send a stamped addressed envelope to the Course Organiser. Course dates and contact details of Organisers are given on the course dates page.