CFES Aquafit Instructor Course

CFES Aquafit Instructor Online Course

This course is designed to teach foundation knowledge and instructor skills to successfully complete CFES Aquafit Instructor certification — enabling you to program and lead basic water fitness exercise classes.

Course curriculum

1. CFES Aquafit Instructor Home Study Program Introduction
2. CFES Aquafit Instructor Home Study Program Introduction Video
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3. Step By Step Program Details How to Do the Home Study Course Video
4. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Student Pre-Course Needs Assessment Assignment
5. Chapter 1 — Week 1: An Introduction to Aquatic Fitness
6. Chapter 1 — An Introduction to Aquatic Fitness Learning Objectives Video
7. Fitness in the Water (Aquafit)
8. Aquatic Fitness Today • The Benefits of Aquafit
9. Dimensions of Wellness
10. Health Related Fitness Components
11. Aquafit Class Components
12. Qualities of a Professional Aquafit Instructor
13. Foundation Leadership Skills
14. References & Footnotes
15. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 1 Quiz
16. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 1 Quiz Short Answers
17. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Chapter 2 — The Use of Music Video
2. Purchasing & Downloading Music
3. Music Selection & Volume
4. Understanding Music Beats
5. References & Footnotes
6. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 2 Quiz
7. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 2 Quiz Short Answers
8. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Live zoom session: Group Coaching #2 – Homework, Questions, assignment Chap. 3+4
2. Chapter 3 — Anatomy, Posture and Spinal Stability Video 1
3. Chapter 3 — Anatomy, Posture and Spinal Stability Video 2
4. Anatomy Review — The Skeletal System
5. Joints and Their Actions
6. The Skeletal Muscles
7. Know What's Moving
8. Major Muscle Pairs
9. Anatomical Planes
10. Anatomy and the Affect of Water
11. Maintaining Posture and Core Stability in the Water
12. Muscle Balance
13. Functional Core Training
14. References & Footnotes
15. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 3 Quiz
16. Chapter 3 Group/Online Activities Learning Exercise 3.1 Bone Man
17. Chapter 3 Group/Online Activities Learning Exercise 3.2 Joint Man
18. Chapter 3 Group/Online Activities Learning Exercise 3.3 Muscle Man — Anterior
19. Chapter 3 Group/Online Activities Learning Exercise 3.4 Muscle Man — Posterior
20. Chapter 3 Group/Online Activities Learning Exercise 3.7 Agonist vs Antagonist Muscles
21. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 3 Quiz 2 Fill in the Blanks & Short Answers
22. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Chapter 4 — Basic Lower and Upper Body Movement Library Video
2. HB CFES Aquafit Course - Intro Chapter 4 - Movement Library - Version 01
3. Body Alignment Cues
4. Lower Body Movements
5. Upper Body Movements
6. References
7. CFES AFI Course Chapter 4 Quiz 2 Short Answers
8. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Live zoom session: Group Coaching #3 – Homework, Questions, assignment Chap. 5+6
2. Chapter 5 — Aquatic Biomechanics Video
3. Body Position
4. Base of Support
5. Buoyancy vs. Gravity
6. Water Depth
7. Impact Options
8. Inertia
9. Acceleration
10. Resistance
11. Lever Length
12. Velocity (Speed of Movement)
13. Turbulence
14. Other Things to Consider
15. References & Footnotes
16. Chapter 5 — Aquatic Biomechanics Quiz
17. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 5 Quiz
18. CFES AFI Chapter 5 Quiz 2 Fill in the Blanks & Short Answers
19. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Chapter 6 — Core Strengthening Library Video
2. Core Training Library
3. Isometric Core Exercises
4. Isotonic Core Exercises
5. Partner Activity
6. References
7. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 6 Quiz Short Answers
8. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Live zoom session: Group Coaching #4 – Homework, Questions, assignment Chap. 7+8
2. Chapter 7 — Planning, Preparing and Teaching an Aquafit Class Video
3. Planning a Successful Aquafit Class
4. Preparing for a Successful Aquafit Class
5. Teaching A Successful Aquafit Class
6. Creating a Positive Atmosphere
7. References
8. Chapter 7 — Planning & Preparation for the Aquafit Class Quiz
9. Quiz Chapter 7 Planning, Preparing and Teaching an Aquafit Class
10. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 7 Quiz Short Answers
11. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Chapter 8 — The Fundamentals of Choreography Video
2. The Fundamentals of Choreography — Less Structured & Structured Choreography
3. Teaching Methodology
4. Teaching Choreography
5. Modifications
6. Cueing
7. Body Language
8. Deck Teaching
9. References & Footnotes
10. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 8 Group/Online Activities: 8.1 - Building Basic Combinations — Cardio
11. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 8 Quiz
12. Quiz - Chapter 8: The Fundamentals of Choreography — Fill in the Blanks
13. Chapter 8 Quiz Fundamentals of Cardio Short Answers
14. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Live zoom session: Group Coaching #5 – Homework, Questions, assignment Chap. 9+10
2. Chapter 9 — The Warm-up Video
3. The Goal of the Warm-up
4. The Duration
5. The Objectives
6. Dynamic Stretching
7. References & Footnotes
8. CFES Instructor Course Chapter 9 Group/Online Learning Exercise 9.1 Muscle Movement Review
9. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 9 Group-online Learning Exercise 9.4 Lesson Plan (Warm Up)
10. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 9 Quiz
11. Chapter 9 Quiz The Warm Up Short Answers
12. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Chapter 10 — The Cardiovascular Section Video
2. The Goal of Cardio
3. The Duration
4. The Objectives
5. Designing the Cardiovascular Section of the Class
6. The Energy Systems
7. Interval Training
8. Intensity
9. Monitoring Intensity
10. Additional Factors to Consider
11. Post-Cardiovascular Cool-down
12. References & Footnotes
13. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 10: The Cardiovascular Section Group/Online Activities: 10.3 - Intensity Modifications
14. Chapter 10: The Cardiovascular Section Group/Online Activities: 10.5 Lesson Plan (cardio)
15. AFI Ch 10 Quiz
16. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 10 Quiz
17. Chapter 10 Quiz The Cardiovascular Section Short Answers
18. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Live zoom session: Group Coaching #6 – Homework, Questions, assignment Chap. 11+12
2. Chapter 11 — The Muscular Conditioning Section Video
3. The Goal of Muscular Conditioning
4. The Duration
5. The Objectives
6. Programming Variables (F.I.T.T. Principle)
7. Intensity
8. Monitoring for Over-Exertion
9. Rest and Recovery
10. Additional Factors to Consider
11. Major Muscle Pairs
12. Circuit Training
13. References & Footnotes
14. Chapter 11: The Muscular Conditioning Section Group/Online Activities: 11.1 Muscle Pairs
15. Chapter 11: The Muscular Conditioning Section: Group/Online Activities: 11.2 Muscle Conditioning Exercise
16. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 11 Quiz
17. AFI Ch 11 Quiz
18. Chapter 11 Quiz The Muscular Conditioning Section Short Answers
19. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Chapter 12 — The Resistance Training Library Video
2. Resistance Training in the Water
3. Surface Area Equipment
4. Buoyancy Equipment
5. Resistance Training Exercises
6. References
7. Chapter 12: The Muscular Conditioning Section; 12.5 Lesson Plan (muscle conditioning)
8. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Live zoom session: Group Coaching #7 – Homework, Questions, assignment Chap. 13+14
2. Chapter 13 — The Stretching Section Video
3. Chapter 13 — The Stretching Section
4. The Goal
5. The Duration
6. The Objectives
7. Factors that Affect Flexibility
8. The Physiology of Stretching
9. Types of Stretching
10. Designing the Stretching and Flexibility Section of the Class
11. Teaching the Flexibility Component
12. Additional Factors to Consider
13. References & Footnotes
14. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 13 Quiz
15. AFI Ch 13 Quiz
16. Quiz - Chapter 13: The Stretching Library for Aquafit Short Answers Assignment
17. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Chapter 14 — The Stretching Library Video
2. The Stretching Library for Aquafit
3. Stretches for the Spine
4. Stretches for the Upper Body
5. Stretches for the Lower Body
6. References
7. Chapter 14: The Stretching Library for Aquafit; Group Online Activity; 14.4 Lesson Plan
8. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Live zoom session: Group Coaching #8 – Homework, Questions, assignment Chap. 15+16
2. Chapter 15 — A Focus on Safety
3. A Focus on Safety — CPR & Emergency First Aid
4. Injuries
5. Joint Safety in the Water
6. Safety Supervision
7. The Implementation of Prevention Strategies
8. References & Footnotes
9. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Chapter 15 Quiz
10. Chapter 15: A Focus on Safety Quiz Short Answers
11. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Quizzes and Assignments
1. Chapter 16 — Becoming a Certified Aquafit Instructor
2. CFES Aquafit Instructor Scope of Practice
3. Professional Ethics and Conduct Guidelines
4. Insurance
5. Professional Certification
6. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Open Book Exam
7. CFES Photo/Video Release Form
8. CFES Aquafit Instructor Course Educator & Course Evaluation Form
9. Live zoom session: Group Coaching #9 – Next Steps
10. CFES Aquafit Instructor Certification Application Forms Package

About this course

$448.14
210 lessons
6.5 hours of video content

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Full CFES Aquafit Instructor Online Course [$448.14*] shipped includes: Course manual and program work booklet/study guide shipped CPX, online course manual and e-learning courseware, including online chapter-by-chapter on-demand class videos, live scheduled classroom coaching sessions, tutor service, marking of end of course open book exam. CFES Aquafit Instructor Online Course E-version only [$341.25*] includes: online course manual and e-learning courseware, including online chapter-by-chapter on-demand class videos, PDF student program booklet and open book exam, live scheduled classroom coaching sessions, tutor service, marking of end of course open book exam. *Certification proctored exam, practical skills assessment, first year certification extra. Prices subject to change.

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Chapter 1 — An Introduction to Aquatic Fitness

Chapter 2 — The Use of Music

Chapter 3 — Anatomy, Posture and Spinal Stability

Chapter 4 — Basic Lower & Upper Body Movement Library

Chapter 5 — Aquatic Biomechanics

Chapter 6 — Core Strengthening Library

Chapter 7 — Planning, Preparing and Teaching an Aquafit Class

Chapter 8 — The Fundamentals of Choreography

Chapter 9 — The Warm-up

Chapter 10 — The Cardiovascular Section

Chapter 11 — The Muscular Conditioning Section

Chapter 12 — The Resistance Training Library

Chapter 13 — The Stretching Section

Chapter 14 — The Stretching Library

Chapter 15 — A Focus on Safety

Chapter 16 — Becoming a Certified Aquafit Instructor

About this course

$448.14

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$341.25