Obstacles Facing Swimming Teaching and Training Academies at Palestine

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the Obstacles facing swimming teaching and training academies in Palestine and to examine differences in these Obstacles according to gender, years of experience, and training/teaching location. A descriptive–analytical design was employed. The sample comprised 130 coaches (male and female) working in academies and swimming pools across in Palestine. The findings showed that the overall level of problems was high (M ≈ 4.15). The domains ranked as follows: resource/facility-related Obstacles came first (very high), followed by coach/instructor-related Obstacles, then coordination with the federation, then parent-related Obstacles, and finally learner-related Obstacles (high). No statistically significant differences were found by gender or training/teaching location, whereas significant differences appeared in favor of the group with 10 years of experience or more. In light of these results, the study recommends raising institutional readiness of pools and equipment; developing human resources through professional training, lifesaving/first-aid, and managing aqua phobia; strengthening governance and coordination with the federation to standardize standards and accreditation; and providing logistical and financial support to facilitate enrollment and regular attendance, thereby improving educational outcomes.