At the Karnival Kebolehpasaran Murid Berkeperluan Pendidikan Khas Peringkat Kebangsaan Tahun 2024, TAD Sports Lab was honored to be invited by Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Pulau Pinang (JPNPP) to set up a booth at Mydin Bukit Mertajam. While many are familiar with mainstream swimming programs, swimming lessons tailored for special needs students remain rare in Malaysia.
Special Needs Swimming: A Rare but Essential Program
Everyone deserves to learn swimming, including students with special needs. Yet, structured swimming programs for special needs individuals—both independent and dependent learners—are limited. Does this mean they do not deserve the chance to swim? Absolutely not.
Special needs athletes have excelled on international platforms like the Paralympic Games, proving that disabilities do not limit potential. The real challenge is the lack of awareness. When people are educated, they can overcome most obstacles.
At TAD Sports Lab, we are proud to have WAHOO Swim School as part of our ecosystem. They provide specialized swimming classes for special needs individuals under the Blue Whale Program. For more details, reach out to WAHOO Swim School.
SLDN in Sport Coaching: A Career Path with High Potential
Beyond swimming, we also promoted the SLDN (Sistem Latihan Dual Nasional) in Sports Coaching at the carnival. This program, recognized by the Department of Skill Development (DSD) under the Ministry of Human Resources, is designed to develop skilled sports coaches through:
✅ 70%-80% Practical Training at real workplaces
✅ 20%-30% Theoretical Learning at training centers
✅ Certification: Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 1, 2, 3
Why Choose Sports Coaching?
Upon completion, students will be qualified to coach in any sport. The 7 core modules of the program include:
- Periodization Program Development – Designing structured training programs.
- Sports Training Implementation – Conducting effective training sessions.
- Physical Fitness Assessment – Evaluating athlete performance.
- Athlete’s Psychological Preparation – Supporting mental resilience.
- Athlete’s Nutritional Arrangement – Managing diet plans for peak performance.
- Game Analysis – Analyzing game strategies for improvement.
- Athlete’s Injury Prevention – Ensuring safety and injury management.
Diverse Career Opportunities in Sports
Graduates of the SLDN Sport Coaching program have vast career options, including:
🤽♂️ Sport Trainer
🤽♂️ Sport Officer
🤽♂️ Sport Coordinator
🤽♂️ Sport Event Coordinator
🤽♂️ Assistant Sport Trainer
Industries that welcome sports coaching professionals include:
💼 Educational Institutions
💼 Public Services
💼 Sports Tourism
💼 Sports Clubs & Associations
💼 Sports Advertising & Marketing
💼 Sports Journalism & Commentary
💼 Public Relations & Event Management
💼 Sports Activity Centers
💼 Entrepreneurship in Sports
