Certification – Global Para-Taekwondo University

GPTU – Instructor Certification

taeksondo-0009 The online Para-Taekwondo Instructor Program will cover all aspects of educating you to become a proficient Para-Taekwondo Instructor:

You can become an in-demand Para-Taekwondo Certified Instructor.. an expert and specialist in the area of Taekwondo for individuals with special abilities.

Curriculum will include:

What is Para-Taekwondo
Disability Types within Para-Taekwondo – Disability Awareness
The Paralympic Movement
Para-Taekwondo as a Sport
Para-Taekwondo as Therapy
First Contact – Welcoming a person with a disability into your program
How to start a Para-Taekwondo Program
Inclusion & Integration
Community Involvement
Teaching Skills & Methodologies
Life Skill Integration
Overcoming obstacles
Specialized Training Equipment
WTF Para-Taekwondo Rules & Regulations
What is the Paralympic Classification Code
Communication with individuals with a disability
Marketing your Para-Taekwondo Program
Conducting Assessments
Adapted Training – How to adapt/customize programs for individuals with disabilities
Safety & Injury Prevention
Disability Awareness Etiquette
Teaching/Coaching Tips
Plus much, much more…

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Learn from an International Para-Taekwondo Expert, Global Pioneer and Taekwondo Hall of Fame Inductee – Michael Sirota and the GPTU Team of Experts and Advisers.

“Michael Sirota has great vision and creativity. I am impressed with his Paralympic initiatives in Taekwondo in Canada and within the World Taekwondo Federation. I hope that his programs for Paralympic athletes are adopted worldwide.”
Dr. Terry DeFrietas
Taekwondo Canada Board Member
Team Canada Physician

“Michael has a passion in promoting Martial Arts to people with disabilities.”
Ella Huang
Executive Director
Richmond Centre for Disability

How does it work?

Step 1: Register for Para-Taekwondo Instructor Certification Program.

Step 2: You will receive an email welcoming you and providing you information on how to proceed.

Step 3: Complete your studies at a rate that is best for you.

Step 4: Once each module is completed, you will take a quiz. The quiz will assist you understand the content as well as prepare you for the final exam.

Step 5: Take your online exam when ready.

Step 6: Once you pass the exam, you will become a Certified Para-Taekwondo Instructor by the Global Para-Taekwondo University and the World Para-Taekwondo Instructors Association. An official certificate will be mailed to you. You will also receive a complimentary membership in the World Para-Taekwondo Instructors Association and be listed in the international database.

Step 7: Congratulations! You are ready to start operating Para-Taekwondo programs.

Step 8: Global Para-Taekwondo University and the World Para-Taekwondo Instructors Association are committed to working with each Certified Instructor in further providing guidance, support and higher education. Our vision is to see you succeed!