Description
Our most popular and group exercise foundation program explores shallow and deep water depths. The program will provide candidates with a template for blending exercise science with the properties of water. Learn to create a safe, balanced and total body aquafit program. Our fitness leadership journey takes participants through both theory and practical testing/certification. Candidates do not have to be a lifeguard or have any experience to join this the program. Candidates will have up to six months to complete the certification after the training.
All instructors will need to adhere to their health & safety guidelines in their district or at their facility. Whether you call this aqua aerobics, water-fit, water exercise, H2O Fitness – we welcome anyone interested in leading and teaching vertical water fitness to enroll in this course!
This enhanced program comes with tutorials (guided power point presentation by a WaterART Master Trainer), educational and follow a long workouts. Shallow water depth is waist to chest depth with feet on the pool bottom. Deep water depths are typically 4 feet or greater and participants use either buoyancy belt or noodle to assist their body position without touching the pool bottom.
WaterART highly recommends this foundation program (or Shallow H2O Instructor Certification if only teaching shallow depth) prior to any other Water Fitness course or training program so that you learn how to create safe, effective and enjoyable lesson plans.
SKU: CTW001
Course materials
- Shallow & Deep H20 Instructor Certification Manual with study guide questions and answers (416 pages) which needs to be mailed as Instructor’s are required to have manual for liability purposes.
- Video streaming via WaterART Fitness Educational App (for smart devices) which is unlimited streaming for Members or 6 months viewing privileges for non members OR Vimeo Video streaming for all devices
- V230 –Intro to Shallow & Deep Programming with some Covid-19 Safety Recommendations
- V206 Basic Moves for a Shallow H2O Workout
- V207 Shallow Water Aqua Fitness Lesson Planning
- V178 WaterART Shallow Aqua Fitness Working Positions
- V192 Types of Noodles & Noodle Positions
- V072 Shallow H2O Splash (2 parts)
- V181 Cardio Combo’s in Shallow Water
- V208 Shallow H2O Muscle Up with some Equipment
- V186-Review Different Deep H2O Belts & Body Positions
- V188 Deep H2O Training With Buoyancy Belt
- V008 Deep H2O Program
- V064 Shallow & Deep H2O Workout
- V211 Shallow & Deep Aqua Fitness Muscle Review for Aqua Fitness
- V193 Deep H2O Noodles
- V190 Shallow & Deep Decking
- V092 Julie’s Favorite Exercise Techniques
- V284 How to complete the Certification Examination Process
- Note: We stopped manufacturing DVDs in 2020. However, the following programs available 1, 3, 6, 7,8, 64, 72, 92, 80 (4 parts) 100, should you prefer that option (and you always receive the App videos)
- 5 Laminated pool reference cards to take to the pool to practice with
- Comprehensive Certification Examination Process (candidates choose how they prefer to be tested for theory & practical assessment)
- E-Diploma and Online profile when successful with examination process
- 16.0 CECs for WaterART
- Here is the virtual guided training options see here
- Should you prefer to have a Instructor Trainer Mentor (virtually) – we can incorporate this into your program – just let us know.
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 – Flexibility Training |
| Chapter 7 | Aquatic Fitness – Cardiovascular Training |
| Chapter 8 | Deep H2o Training |
| Chapter 9 | Functional Fitness |
| Chapter 10 | Combining a Shallow & Deep H20 Programs |
| Chapter 11 | The Aquatic Noodle |
| Chapter 12 | Aquatic Equipment Overview |
| Chapter 13 | The Art of Leadership |
| Chapter 14 | Make the Most of your Music |
| Chapter 15 | Pool Safety Considerations |
| Chapter 16 | Handouts & Resources |
| Chapter 17 | Answers to Study Questions |
| Chapter 18 | How to Complete the Certification Process |
| Certification | Practical Assessment Marking Templates |
