PFS AQUA AEROBICS® STAFF TRAINING

STAFF TRAINING
PFS AQUA AEROBICS®
STAFF TRAINING
1 DAY COURSE

Price:
€2200

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If your center has a swimming pool, Aqua Aerobics is the perfect option to fill those empty hours. Aqua classes are highly effective for various groups, including the elderly, individuals recovering from injuries, or pregnant women. We customize our course to suit your club’s specific conditions, providing a program that enables instructors to maximize the potential of your pool and offer engaging, beneficial classes.

During this course, you will learn:

  • Safety in Aqua Classes: Best practices for ensuring the safety of all participants.
  • Water Movements: Techniques and exercises tailored to working in the aquatic environment.
  • Working with Music: How to effectively incorporate music into your aqua classes to enhance energy and rhythm.
  • Creating Classes for Different Levels: Learn how to design classes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced clients.
  • Energy Management: How to conserve your energy and protect your muscles while working on deck in the challenging poolside environment.

This course is ideal for all fitness levels and offers a full-body workout that combines cardiovascular fitness and muscle conditioning. No swimming skills are required, making it accessible for everyone. Aqua aerobics is particularly beneficial due to its low-impact nature, which reduces the risk of injury and makes it suitable for seniors, pregnant women, or those with mobility challenges, such as individuals with osteoporosis, arthritis, and others.

Popular Among:

  • Those recovering from intense workouts, competitions, or injuries.
  • Pregnant women, seniors, and those with varying degrees of mobility issues.

Train your swimming coaches and fitness professionals to teach dynamic, popular group classes in shallow water for all fitness levels, helping your club provide an inclusive and highly effective fitness offering.

 

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.

 

 

Who Should Attend?

This course is open to anyone who wants to enhance their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge in fitness training while striving for excellence in their career.

  • Clubs can nominate up to 10 participants per session to attend the course and elevate their qualifications.
  • Please inform us during the registration process if any attendees have learning difficulties or disabilities, so we can ensure appropriate accommodations.

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

PFS AQUA AEROBICS® STAFF TRAINING – One-Day Course Schedule

Course Duration: 6.5 hours (100% attendance required)
Total Additional Self-Study Hours: 5-8 hours (varies based on individual ability)

Course Overview:

This course will prepare instructors to lead safe and effective Aqua Aerobics classes, utilizing water resistance, specialized equipment, and a holistic approach to fitness for various client needs (e.g., seniors, pregnant women, injury recovery).

 

Course Day Schedule:

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Introduction and Course Overview

  • Welcome and introduction to the course.
  • Overview of Aqua Aerobics principles, benefits, and target groups (e.g., seniors, pregnant women, injury recovery).

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Session 1: Pool Warm-Up (45 min)

  • Practical session: Conducting a healthy warm-up in the water.
  • Focus on safety, water resistance techniques, and appropriate movements for beginners.
  • Using water resistance to safely prepare participants for the main workout.

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Break (30 min)

  • Light refreshments and informal Q&A.
  • Time for participants to prepare their own moves and discuss the morning’s activities.

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Session 2: Pool Workout Techniques (45 min)

  • Practical session: Teaching movements and techniques for effective water workouts.
  • Focus on using the principles of water resistance and hydrostatic pressure for body toning.
  • Application of Aqua equipment (e.g., noodles) in both shallow and deep water.
  • Adapting the class for different fitness levels (e.g., for people with osteoporosis, injuries, or pregnancy).

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Session 3: Aqua Aerobics Theory (1 hour)

  • Theoretical session:
    • Physiological aspects of Aqua Aerobics.
    • The structure of an Aqua class: Warm-up, workout, cooldown, and stretching.
    • Health and safety principles.
    • The use of music and tempo in Aqua classes.

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Session 4: Studio Session – Class Structure and Teaching Techniques (30 min)

  • Explanation of the different types of Aqua classes (e.g., cardio-focused, strength-focused, low-impact for seniors).
  • Discuss how to design a class for various participant needs (e.g., for people with injuries or mobility issues).
  • Techniques for delivering a motivating class using music and tempo.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Session 5: Cool Down and Stretching Techniques (1 hour)

  • Practical session: Proper cooldown and stretch techniques for the water environment.
  • How to safely cool down participants in the pool.
  • Discuss the benefits of stretching in water for flexibility and recovery.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Review and Certification

  • Recap of the key points learned during the day.
  • Review of safety guidelines and class structure.
  • Final questions and answers.
  • Certification distribution: Participants receive their course completion certificates.

Additional Information:

  • Recommended Additional Training:
    • First Aid and Life Guard Course: While not mandatory, it is highly recommended for all Aqua Aerobics instructors.
    • Self-Study Hours: After the course, participants should plan for an additional 5-8 hours of self-study, reviewing the materials and techniques covered.

 

Outcome of the Course:
Upon completing this course, instructors will be able to:

  • Safely and effectively run Aqua Aerobics classes for various fitness levels and needs.
  • Use Aqua equipment (like noodles) and water resistance to tone bodies and improve overall fitness.
  • Work in leisure centers, health clubs, or as a freelance Aqua Aerobics instructor.

Examination and Certification

To receive certification, participants must successfully complete component of the assessment:

Practical Assessment

  • Each participant must deliver a 10-minute class demonstration.
  • The demonstration will assess:
    • Teaching skills, including communication and group engagement.
    • Correct cycling techniques and posture.
    • Use of music to guide and enhance the session.
    • Ability to motivate and instruct participants effectively.

Certification

Participants who pass both components will receive official certification, confirming their ability to deliver high-quality aqua aerobic classes that meet professional standards.

Certification and Recognition

  • Every participant will receive a Certificate with 4 CPD points in Continuing Professional Development.
  • Our school is internationally accredited and recognized worldwide.
  • All PFS qualifications meet industry standards developed at the international level.
  • REPs Ireland ensures that our standards align with global standards, granting recognition and credibility to all course participants and instructors.

Payment Details

  • Payment Deadline: Payment for the course must be made at least one week before the scheduled date. This allows us to:
    • Print training materials,
    • Arrange travel or accommodation for the trainer, if necessary.
  • All costs related to materials, trainer logistics, and other requirements are included in the course fee.

Pricing and Negotiation

  • The standard fee covers up to 10 participants from your team.
  • If your club is interested in this course, please contact us to confirm details such as:
    • The exact number of attendees,
    • Adjustments or special requirements,
    • Potential price negotiations.

For a customised quote or further enquiries, please get in touch with:

Michael Doocey
General Manager ProFi Fitness
office@profi-fitness.ie
(+353) 860723820

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