Description
Everyone welcome to earn CECs hours or just for more education and self learning. Workshop provides general exercises for helping to improve function and maintain strength and mobility especially for the regional areas around the hips, knees, neck, back and shoulders.
Early bird Registration Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
*registrations via WaterART (online, phone)*
Participants who sign up for the 8 CEC re-certification participate in either Friday session or the Saturday session. Write in comments section upon checkout
SENIOR H20 INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (Friday May 8th and Saturday May 9th): Candidates will review our full home study program as well as attend these training workshops for practical experience. The goal of this program is to provide a comprehensive yet practical approach of facilitating an aging population. You will learn techniques to orient, modify, and progress a clientele with a variety of medical or aging conditions. You will learn specific exercise inventory for Muscular Endurance, Cardiovascular Conditioning, Balance, Agility, Strength, Mobility, and Functional Fitness (appropriate to a senior clientele). This program will focus on facilitating a senior clientele with a variety of age related functional conditions. Contraindications to exercise and when to refer back to a health care professional is reviewed. Provides general total body strength exercises for helping to improve function and maintain strength and mobility.
(Friday May 8th)
Senior “Fun”ctional Fitness Workshop (Friday May 8th): Did you know that training on the wall will not train posture, balance and core or help movement on land. Use the three-dimensional resistance and protection of the water! Review how to incorporate the 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!
Programming for Common Medical Conditions Workshop (Friday May 8th): Review general guidelines for helping your clients/patrons with orthopedic (hip, knee, shoulder, back, neck ), neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, arthritis, obesity, hypertension, diabetes and other debilitating medical conditions. Review safety tips on how to modify or progress an exercise to provide patrons with safe and effective programming.
H2O Kickboxing (Saturday May 9th): Unleash your inner warrior with this powerful fusion of martial arts and water fitness! Combining dynamic punching and kicking techniques from kickboxing and Taekwondo, this program transforms the pool into a total body training zone—maximizing resistance while minimizing joint stress. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or a competitive athlete, these aquatic martial arts will enhance your flexibility, agility, core strength, and muscle balance. Experience the strength of water, the focus of martial arts, and the energy of a high-intensity workout—all in one empowering session. Prepare to strike, splash, and soar!
Deep H2O Noodle Gym (Saturday May 9th): Deep water training provides a unique environment for water exercise, free from gravity and impact. The noodle is an excellent piece of equipment to import into your aquatic fitness programs for a deep water workout. This program showcases many creative ideas incorporating cardiovascular and muscle conditioning exercises while using the noodle. Learn the many body and noodle positions that can offer a challenging workout to both the skilled and unskilled aquatic fitness participants. If you are not comfortable with the deep water you may participate in shallow water with feet off the pool bottom. 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.
Aqua Strength, Balance, Core, & Stability (Saturday May 9th): The properties of H2O provide the perfect setting for strengthening your muscles and your core. Learn specific skills that will improve your balance and stability for ADL. We will explore various aqua equipment that can enhance your classes. These skills & drills are excellent
Course Registration Fee Includes
- 8 hours of Onsite practical training by Certified Master Trainers with Cindy Cook Master Trainer
- V197-(water) Senior Moves and Working Positions with Julie Twynham
- V201 Programming for Common Shoulder Problems with Julie Twynham
- V202-In the Pool Exercise for Common Shoulder & Neck Issues with Joanne Hannan
- V203-Dynamic Posture Training with H2O Scapular Retraction with Julie Twynham
- You will receive a link and access to videos when the order is paid in full.
- 8.0 CECs for your re-certification
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
- Lunch & Snacks
More Questions? Contact Us
sku: 260508-1500-Statesville-NC
