Description
No experience necessary! The shallow water program provides candidates with a system for designing general population total body group exercise classes. Instructors will learn exercise science and programming for the many skill and fitness levels that attend classes (swimmers and non swimmers). Whether you are a new Instructor or just needing an upgrade – this program has been innovated to help Instructors teach more practically. Water exercise equipment such as pool noodles, fitness mitts and dumbbells may be introduced. This is an excellent option for the non swimmer instructor because of the many tools that will be learned and practiced to build your comfort zone with water exercise -the wave of the future! New aquatic fitness instructors may start at this conference and included in the fee is the following practical workshops.
FUN with Function FITNESS PROGRAM – Thursday, October 2, 2025
Priorities for the senior’s in the 21st Century are keeping healthy, staying active and remaining independent. Water exercise can be the answer to all three. Use the three-dimensional resistive, buoyant and invigorating properties of water to create an enjoyable program to motivate clients and keep them coming back for more. Start with simple exercises then progress movement to aid with improved function for daily activities, social events and family outings. Learn to incorporate suitable equipment at the appropriate time. Best of all – put the FUN back into function!
Common Movement Workshop – Friday, October 3, 2025
This workshop is for anyone interested in facilitating a program for people with Common and Neuromuscular Movement Disorders such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Huntington’s Disease, Brain Injuries, and other movement disorders. This exercise design program will focus utilizing a variety of exercises and equipment to keep people moving at their own level of intensity and ability. All exercise design will be focused on helping the individual to improve functional activities of daily living known as ADL’S. We will review assessments to provide a system of evaluating exercise choice, efficacy and progression. This is an excellent entry level program. You will experience both theory (classroom) and practical (pool) applications to build a well-balanced program which includes exercises to target the cardiovascular system as well as balance the body with stretching, posture and strengthening exercises.
Mind Body (Pilates, Yoga & Tai Chi) – Friday, October 3, 2025
Enjoy a combination of Yoga, Pilates and Tai chi. Discover ways to blend mind body techniques and aquatic exercise into your present program or to develop a standalone program. Mindful movements will help your clients to increase breathing, flexibility, core stability, co-ordination, and muscular endurance. Enhance your posture using the relaxing and healing properties of water. This program can be designed for either shallow and deep water or a combination of both
Water Walking – Saturday October 4, 2025
Walking is the most used daily activity. Walking and gait training is essential to retaining independence. Train for effective movement, balance and good posture in the water. Keeping the program simple yet strong will challenge all comers from the recreational participant through to the athlete.
Awesome Abdominals – Saturday, October 4, 2025
The best place to train the abdominal muscle group and core stabilizers is the water. Start by examining the appropriate function for the specific muscles involved. Learn an inventory of superior exercises to help your clientele “target” this important muscle group. Review progressions to target posture, strength and balance. Train your clients to stand tall with good form using the abdominals as a corset. This session uses a variety of techniques and equipment to provide lots of new ideas for either group exercise or personal training design in the water.
SKU: 251002-CTW019
Early bird Registration Date: September 15, 2025
*registrations via WaterART (online, phone)*
ACCOMMODATIONS are available onsite: Walk out Room (hotel style room) OR Rent a Condo (1 or 2 bedroom)
Check out: www.brunswickvillas.com or 1-800-332-8576 to make this reservation or for more information
Brunswick Plantation Reservations [email protected]
Lots of Golf Courses around. Approximately $25.00 / round with cart. Add to your trip and play golf at Brunswick,
Sandpiper Bay, Pearl, Beachwood, Carolina National, Indigo Creek, Brick Landing and more! Short drive to the beach.
WHAT TO BRING
• Indoor and Outdoor pools – so bring sun gear (hats, sunscreen & sun glasses)
• Water Fitness Wear, Cover Ups or Bathing Suit(s),
• Towel/cover up, Water Bottle, Water shoes, Pen & paper
• Lunch will be 19th hole Restaurant (optional – pay as you go).
• Bring your own snacks.
SKU: CTW019
Course materials
- WaterART Shallow H2O Instructor Training Manual with study guide questions and answers (353 pages)
- Workshops Oct 2 -4, 2025 9:30-1:30 pm
- Video streaming for six months via WaterART Fitness Educational App (unlimited for Members ) OR Vimeo video streaming for all devices OR DVDs of the following videos:
- V092 Julie’s Favourite Exercise Techniques
- V206-Basic Moves in Shallow H2O
- V192 Types of Noodles & Noodle Positions
- V207 Shallow Water Aqua Fitness Lesson Planning Tutorial
- V208 Shallow H2O Muscle Up with Equipment Review
- V178 WaterART Shallow Aqua Fitness Working Positions
- V034-Shallow H2O Noodle
- V058-Salsa the Aquatic Way
- V059-Fun with Function
- V072-Shallow Splash Workout (2 parts)
- V098-Know Your Aquatic Muscles
- V099-Favourite Fit Tips 2
- 5 Laminated reference cards to take poolside
- Certification Examination Process. Candidates who are new to WaterART need to complete both parts of the exam. We have options to guide you through the exam based on your learning style.
- E-Diploma and Online profile when successful with examination process
- 16.0 CECs for WaterART
- Zoom Help sessions after the training see dates for booking with Master Trainer
Table of Contents & Learning Objectives
| Chapter 1 | Welcome New Instructors to Aquatic Fitness |
| Chapter 2 | The Science of Exercise Design |
| Chapter 3 | WaterART Blueprint & Lesson Planning |
| Chapter 4 | The Power of Water – Pool Lab & Class Design |
| Chapter 5 | The Science of the Moving Body |
| Chapter 6 | Aquatic Fitness Cardiovascular Training |
| Chapter 7 | Aquatic Fitness Functional Fitness |
| Chapter 8 | Aquatic Fitness Flexibility Training |
| Chapter 9 | Aquatic Noodles |
| Chapter 10 | Aquatic Equipment |
| Chapter 11 | The Art of Leadership |
| Chapter 12 | Make the Most of your Music |
| Chapter 13 | Pool Safety Considerations |
| Chapter 14 | Resources & Articles |
| Chapter 15 | Answers to Study Questions |
| Chapter 16 | Certification Examination Process |
What to Bring:
- Water Fitness Wear or Bathing Suit(s)
- Thermal Vest or long sleeved polyester rash-guard
- Towel/cover up
- Pen and paper
- Water-shoes are preferred wear
- Sun Gear for outside (sunglasses & sunhat)
- (optional) Lunch at 19th hole – pay as you go.
More Questions? Contact Us
sku: 251002-CTW019-Calabash-NC
