You will learn about safety on Aqua classes, movements in water, how to work with music in water and how to create a class for beginners and intermediate customers. You will also learn how to save your energy and your muscles in a very difficult environment on the deck. You will be able to use water to its full potential and adapt to your customers' needs without limitations you often reaching on the Gym or Studio floor.
Train your swimming coaches, fitness professional to teach a dynamic and popular group class in shallow water for all levels.
It is a course suited to all fitness levels and aims to give a total body workout combining cardiovascular fitness and muscle conditioning. No swimming skills are needed for this course and it will suit all age groups as one of its main advantages is the very low impact on the joints, therefore reducing any risk of injury.
Very popular amongst those recovering from hard workouts, competitions or injury. Also suitable for pregnant women, seniors and persons with varying degrees of moving difficulty (osteoporosis, arthritis, etc).
After this course, you will be able to:
Qualification outcome
Conduct a healthy warm-up at the start of the Aqua fitness class (in a pool)
Explain the principles of water workout techniques
Explain the physiological aspects of Aqua Aerobics
Explain the structure of an Aqua class
Explain the conditions required for an Aqua class
Apply the principles of health & safety during an Aqua class
Teach an Aqua class using music and tempo
Teach various types of Aqua classes
Use the following Aqua equipment: Noodles in both shallow and deep water
Apply proper cooldown and stretch techniques to the water environment
With our course, you will be able to conduct safe and enjoyable Aqua classes for participants of various fitness levels.
You will be able to use water resistance and hydrostatic pressure as body toning tools.
Adapt the class to people with various needs, e.g. overweight people, those with osteoporosis and injuries, and pregnant women. The risk of injury in water is minimal so these groups benefit greatly from aqua classes.
You will also know how to use equipment in aqua classes to give participants a better opportunity to increase their fitness level and tone their bodies.
Work full-time or part-time within a leisure centre or health club.
Deliver a number of classes per week in various locations as a freelancer.
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WE ALSO DELIVER AQUA AEROBICS STAFF TRAINING SO IF YOU ARE THE GYM OR LEISURE AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS COURSE RUN IN YOUR VENUE PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT (+353) 860723820 OR EMAIL OFFICE@PROFI-FITNESS.IE
Requirements
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is open for everyone who wants to improve their teaching skills and general knowledge in the field, walking the path of development and reach excellence.
There are no previous qualifications required however a reasonable level of fitness and exposure to the industry are recommended.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU:
A change of clothes
Bottle of water
Sports/gym gear
Swimming Suit and Swimming hood.
Swimming Towels.
Lunch and snacks
Towel
Notepad
Duration
Course hours that require 100% attendance: 6.5 hours held on one weekend day
Additional self-study hours: 5 - 8 hours* the time burden can vary depending on individual ability and dedication.
Exam
Students will not be required to complete a theory exam. All students will be required to run a short demo Aqua Aerobics class for their tutor.
Certification
After completion of the course and filling in the course feedback form, participants will receive their PFS Aqua Aerobics certificate.
Accreditation
All our courses are accredited and recognised worldwide.
All PFS qualifications meet industry standards that have been developed and published by the European Health & Fitness Association (EHFA).
Price
Payment rules
We operate on a first-come, first-serve basis with no exceptions.
To secure your place on the course the payment should be made upon registration.
We allow 5 calendar days to receive payment before your place is given to another person that has paid.
After 5 calendar days have passed, and we haven't received any payment, you will need to register again if places are still available.
There is no possibility to extend the 5 calendar day period. Registrations are not accepted if you have already registered and the initial 5 days have not elapsed.
If we have received a late Early Bird payment (i.e. you registered for Early Bird but we haven't received a payment within 5 calendar days) you will be switched to the Regular Price as outlined in our Terms & Conditions. No exceptions will be made.
If you have signed up at the Regular Price or Early Bird price and we haven't received the full amount from you before the start of the course, then you will be subject to Instalment payments.
Payment options
Early Bird
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When displayed, the offer expires 28 calendar days before the start of the course.
If you do see this offer we advise you to take action and get this great course at a special price!
Regular Price
Payment must be made in full and received by us before the course starts. Please take into account that bank transfers may take time and we operate on a first come first serve basis with no exceptions as outlined in PAYMENT RULES.
Payment methods
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Bank transfer
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Cash payments are not accepted
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