Intro & Orientation to Para Swimming

Jan 10, 2026 - Jan 10, 2026 | Orientation | Virtual

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This course provides an overview of Para Swimming in the United States. It's designed for swimmers with a disability, coaches, parents and anyone interested in the sport or supporting a swimmer with a disability.

Participants can expect to:

Learn about the roles of the USOPC and U.S. Paralympics Swimming
Identify the swimming sport classifications, rules and exceptions
Understand how to prepare for a positive classification experience
Examine the levels of the Para Swimmer Development Model (PSDM) to supplement the USA Swimming American Development Model (ADM)
Compare the potential competition progression associated with the PSDM
Discover basic sport training considerations for Para swimmers
View clips of basic biomechanic modifications/adaptations for athletes with Physical, visual and/or intellectual disabilities
Identify basic support for a Para swimmer in training and competition
Discuss options for coaches and swimmers with a disability to become part of the Para Swimming community

This course is hosted on Zoom and registration is required. Please sign up online. Once registered, participants will receive a link to the Zoom call no later than one hour prior to the start. Please register with a valid email address and check your spam folder if you have not received the call link. If you have any questions, please reach out to USPara.SwimInfo@usopc.org.