Description
Discover infinite ways to make programs interesting and effective using a smart system to progress or intensify all exercises. Conversely, modifying or decreasing intensity will be reviewed. Learn to target all major muscle groups using the properties and protection of water. Build a varied and interesting gym of the future using a variety of equipment. Guaranteed ideas and energy to keep your programs growing and benefiting!
SHALLOW H2O SPLASH WORKSHOP 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.
MUSCLES & EQUIPMENT Strengthening the muscles is a must to benefit and protect all the major joints and achieve a healthy weight. By learning exercises for all the major muscle groups you will help to stabilize and balance major muscles. Review all of the major muscle groups and joint actions for understanding basic program design. This session will review how to incorporate a variety of equipment into a program so that everyone may benefit and progress their strength. Offering three levels of intensity for each exercise will provide excellent benefits for all members in your programs. Equipment such as noodles, dumbbells, steps and buoyancy belts will be reviewed for progressive inventory for shallow water for beginner, intermediate and advanced clients.
COOL WARM UPS AND HOT WARM DOWNS Whether teaching a group of high energy athletes or a program for people with movement problems or anyone with fitness levels in between, the warm up component is the time to set the level and tone for the upcoming program. There is such a wide variety of aquatic programs available it is important that each Instructor learns to customize warm up movements to suit the level of the individuals attending the class. The same applies to the warm down. How long should it be? What moves should be included to get people out of the pool safely. Learn safe stretching moves and relaxation techniques to make sure they end the program in a successful frame of mind and can’t wait to come back for more. Take the time to be successful at the beginning of a program and finish as a winner with a complete program.
SENIORS “FUN”CTIONAL FITNESS PROGRAM 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!
Early-bird Registration Date: May 15, 2024
Course Registration Fee Includes:
- WaterART workshop handouts
- 8 hours of lecture & pool time
- Additional videos for review
- V181 Cardio Combo’s in Shallow Water
- V095-Aquatic Noodle Boot Camp (2 parts)
- V208 Shallow H2O Muscle Up with some Equipment
- V180 – Shallow H2O Warm up with Drusilla
- V060-Working with Foam Weights
- Certificate of course completion
- Updated Certification Diploma (for 2 years from your expiration date on existing diploma)
- There are NO exams with this option
- 16.0 CECs or continuing education credit hours for WaterART, YMCA, and you may petition other organizations
ALL REGISTRATIONS VIA WaterART Fitness!
What to Bring:
- Lunch and snacks
- Water sessions: Water Fitness wear or bathing suit(s)
- Classroom sessions: comfortable clothing in which to move around
- Water bottle
- Towel/cover up
- Pen and paper
- Water-shoes are preferred wear for water sessions
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SKU: 240601-1550-Hamilton-OH
