Aquafitness
Leadership (AFL)
Pre-requisite: Fitness
Theory
Many people are turning to the pool
environment to enjoy the unique benefits of the water. This 24 hour
course will provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills
required to lead safe, effective and motivating classes in the pool in a
variety of formats. Please note: A minimum of 4
hours of course time will be spent in the pool.
Course Content
includes:
- Types of Aquafitness Classes
- Shallow Water
- Deep Water
- Arthritic Aquafitness
- Aquatic Running
- Aquatic Circuits
- Properties of Water
- Buoyancy
- Resistance
- Temperature
- Water Pressure
- Components of a Class
- Movements - Deep and Shallow
Water
- Pre-class Preparation
- Warm-up
- Cardiovascular Conditioning
- Muscular Strength and
Endurance Exercises & Equipment
- Final Cool Down
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- Music Musical Definitions
- Cueing and Choreography
- Identifying the 32 Count
- Music Selection
- Music Resources
- Verbal and Visual Cueing
- Routines and Transitions
- Formations and Use of Space
- Safety Do’s and Don’t’s
- Exercise Analysis
- Communication Feedback Flow
and Atmosphere
- Appropriate Dress for the
Pool
- Individual Differences
- Levels of Participants
- Older Adult
- Arthritics
- Pre/Post Natal
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The certifications of
Fitness NB are nationally recognized and transferable across Canada.
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Fitness New Brunswick
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