Description
This foundation aquatic fitness Instructor program provides leaders with shallow & deep water techniques to design a group exercise program for a variety of ages, skills and fitness levels. This onsite practical training will provide instructors with tools to plan a purposeful lesson utilizing basic moves and working/body positions to progressively adjust intensity. The goal is to provide a total body group exercise program with a thorough understanding of how to safely and effectively target the cardiovascular system as well as focus on exercises for muscular strengthening, flexibility and balance training. Leaders will experience both theory (classroom) and practical (pool) sessions. We do recommend that you have taken some aquatic fitness classes and are comfortable in the water, however, no experience is necessary – just a love of the water and willingness to become a dynamic fitness leader! Please note that candidates will have up to six months after the training to complete
examination process (theory & practical assessment).
Workshops we will review: SHALLOW H2O SPLASH WORKSHOP (Saturday, April 12, 2025 8-4pm): Low impact or High intensity – shallow water may be used for all ages, skill levels and types of programming. Review how to build a creative shallow water program utilizing working positions to vary impact and intensity. Learn hundreds of movement variations and techniques provide with and without a noodle to better provide multi-level options and opportunities for your participants to benefit with water exercise. The course is geared towards very practical and enjoyable education. This workshop will focus on putting a safe, effective and enjoyable and balanced program together. Time will be spent on visual and verbal cuing to masterfully blend cardiovascular sets with muscular strengthening and stretching. Focus will be spent on teaching the parts of a class for a balanced and total body program. Get ready to move and learn the infinite ways to build a purposeful program for swimmers and non-swimmers alike. We welcome everyone to attend for ideas, tips and helping to build purposeful programs.
DEEP H20 TRAINING (Saturday, April 12, 2025 8-4pm ): Learn to program safe and effective exercise in a non-impact environment. Deep water training allows cardiovascular movement and muscular conditioning in a variety of body positions not possible on land. Plan your program design to serve a variety of participants—swimmer or non-swimmer—using buoyant equipment. Learn key cardiovascular movements and/or specific muscle targeting to help map out a program.
Muscle Up Workshop: (Sunday, April 13, 2025 12-8pm) This workshop will target all of the major muscle groups for your body using proper joint Range of Motion to create a safe and effective water exercise program. Learn how to use different working positions, travel patterns, some equipment and the properties of water, to create progressive and suitable workouts. This program is for all skill levels from the beginner to the advanced athlete. We will explore 3 levels of progression: beginner, intermediate and advanced techniques. This session will review an extensive exercise inventory, training muscles with flexibility, functional fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, as well as posture.
Noodle Gym Workshop: (Sunday, April 13, 2025 12-8 pm ) The noodle has become the most recognizable piece of equipment at the pool – which can be used in most every program and every depth of water. The unskilled can be provided with support to walk with confidence in shallow water. The more skilled can challenge balance standing, sitting kneeling or riding in deep or shallow water. This session offers a selection of noodle exercises showing the many adaptations or progressions that can be used to accommodate a wide variety of participants within the same class. We will explore noodle cycling and noodle boot camp in the mix for more athletic programming. We strongly recommend that you register and review materials prior to the training. The onsite workshop will be guided by a Certified Master Trainer(s) Julie Twynham & Alex Fraichey with focus on learning a variety of basic moves and techniques to plan a safe, effective and enjoyable lesson plan. SKU: 250412-CTW001-NorthYork
Early bird Registration Date: April 8, 2025
Course Registration Fee Includes:
- 16 hours of instruction guided by Certified Master Trainer
- Practical pool time & practical classroom theory sessions (get ready to move)
- Manual with study guide questions & answers
- Unlimited online streaming via WaterART Fitness Educational App (our App only views on smart devices such as phone/tablet/ipad) and Vimeo Video Showcase ( views on computers) of the following videos (for six months with registration membership or unlimited as a certified or enthusiast member): Videos are only available once order is paid in full and head office updates the order.
- Optional upgrade for Note: Hard copies of DVDs are different (DVD001, DVD003, DVD080-4 parts, DVD072-2 parts, DVD064, DVD008, DVD031, dvd092) may also be purchased separately (everyone receives the WaterART Fitness App streaming with your purchase)
- 5 Laminated reference cards to take to the pool to practice your lesson planning
- Comprehensive WaterART examination process (theory & practical assessment). We have practical options such as onsite/virtual/video submission and theory exam is online multiple choice or open ended questions. Candidate chooses your best option.
- Automatic renewal and/or upgrade of your existing WaterART Certification(s) upon successful exam completion (if applicable)
- E-Certificate of course completion
- Certification E-Diploma & certified status upon successful completion (each candidate must have own account).
- Instructor manual is required for your to reference once Certified – also full of helpful information once qualified. Candidates may request manual ship for the training.
Master Trainer: Alex Faichney & Julie Twynham
What to Bring:
- Lunch or snack (s)
- Water Fitness Wear or Bathing Suit(s)
- Towel/cover up for pool
- Water-shoes are preferred wear
- Wear comfortable layered clothes to move around in
- Pen & paper for taking notes is recommended
