Online Aquafitness Course
This Aquafitness Course offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about fitness to dive into the unique and rewarding world of water-based exercise.
There are 7 lessons in this course:
- Introduction
- Scope and Nature of Aqua Exercise
- Characteristics of Water; Buoyancy, Cooling, Decreased compression forces, Hydrostatic Pressure, Increased Resistance, etc
- Respiratory Fitness
- Aquatherapy; for flexibility, strength, muscle re-education, balance, muscle spasms, etc
- Physiology of an Aqua Exercise Session; stages 1, 2 and 3
- What Affects Fitness
- Managing Aqua Facilities
- Equipment and Facilities
- Pool Conditions
- Pool Design
- Clientele
- Atmosphere
- Financial Constraints
- Overall Arrangement of Pool Facilities
- Type of Pool
- Reception and Office
- Pool Tank Design and depth
- Swim Jets, Rails, Rings
- Pool Renovation
- Toilet and Locker Room Facilities
- Water Quality
- Managing Aquatic Facilities
- Equipment; kick boards, float belts, goggles, neck supports, flippers, face masks, ear plugs, balls, paddles, floatation bar bells, webbed gloves, stretch chords, weights, mats, aqua lungs
- Clothing and Sun Protection
- Hats, Caps, Sunglasses, Heart monitors, Stop Watches, etc
- Appropriate Student Numbers
- Music
- Safety in the Pool
- Public Pools
- First Aid
- Teaching Swimming
- Life Guards
- Types of Exercises
- Stretching
- Calf muscles
- Pectoral girdle
- Hip flexor
- Triceps
- Hamstrings
- Biceps
- Quadriceps
- Lower and upper back
- Types of Exercises
- Aerobic Exercise
- Anaerobic Exercise
- Exercises for Shallow Water
- Exercises for Deep Water
- Deep Water Running
- Intensity Variables; speed, power, range of movement, elevation
- Teaching Deep Water Running
- When You Get in the Water
- Hydrostatic and Hydrodynamic Principles
- General Principles of Aquafitness
- Specific Gravity, Pressure, Flow, Energy, Momentum
- Buoyancy in the Water
- Warm Up
- Recovery
- Winding Up an Exercise Session
- Cool Down Stage
- Muscle Conditioning
- Weight in Water
- Body Alignment in Water
- Knee Safety
- Training Heart Rate
- Safety & Health
- Exercises for Special Groups
- Health Disorders
- Aged People
- Overweight People
- Arthritis, Asthma and Diabetes Sufferers
- Pregnant Women
- Fibromyalgia Sufferers
- Safety and Health
- Pre Exercise Screening Checklist
- Legal Liability
- Insurance
- Contributory Negligence
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Program Design
- Requirements to Deliver Appropriate Aqua Based Programs
- Process for Program Design
- Improving Cardio Respiratory Fitness
- Building Strength
- Improving Flexibility
- Duration of Sessions
- Examples of Types of Programs
- Stages of a Program; Introduction, Warm Up, Main Body, Intensity Levels, Recovery
- Concluding a Session and Cool Down
- Writing a Program Plan
- Leading a Program
- Leading a Class
- When you Teach from the Pool
- Teaching out of the Pool
- Teaching both In and Out of the Pool
- Introducing New People to an Aqua Class
- Leadership Concepts
- Leader Communication
- Common Communication Barriers
- Appropriate Numbers in a Class
- Preparing for a Class
- Tips for Running a Class
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Lesson Structure
Learn about Water Aerobics and Aquafitness
The Online Aquafitness Course offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about fitness to dive into the unique and rewarding world of water-based exercise. This course equips you with the knowledge, techniques, and confidence to run safe, engaging, and effective aqua aerobics classes in any aquatic setting. With a practical curriculum that focuses on real-world applications, we will explore the benefits of aquafitness, the essentials of program design, and the principles of leading water-based fitness classes. A background in fitness instruction isn’t necessarily required, making this course suitable for both existing sports enthusiasts or trainers as well as anyone interested in becoming an aqua aerobics instructor.
Aquafitness is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and accessibility, and this course provides the perfect gateway into this thriving field. Water-based fitness is less taxing on the joints than traditional forms of exercise, making it ideal for people of all ages and fitness levels, including individuals undergoing rehabilitation or those with mobility issues. Physical education teachers, sports coaches, physiotherapists, and personal trainers can all benefit from adding aquafitness techniques to their existing skill sets, expanding their range of services and opening new career paths.
Why Choose the Aquafitness Course?
The aquafitness instructor course at Learning Cloud is a comprehensive, self-paced program that allows you to build your skills flexibly around your existing schedule. This 100-hour course was co-developed by Lyn Quirk, a highly experienced aquafitness instructor, and John Mason, author of Aquafitness. Together, their expertise brings practical insights and innovative techniques to the curriculum, making this one of the best online aqua aerobics instructor courses in Australia. The course is designed to take students from beginner to skilled instructor, covering everything from core aqua aerobics techniques to deep water running and hydrostatic stretching.
Career Opportunities with Aquafitness Certification
With a recognised certification in aquafitness, new doors open in fitness and wellness. Aquafitness instructors can find work in gyms, fitness centres, and recreational facilities or even run classes as self-employed professionals. Facilities such as rehabilitation centres, nursing homes, and community pools are increasingly seeking qualified instructors who can lead low-impact, therapeutic classes for a variety of participants. Many certified instructors also incorporate aquafitness into their personal training or physical therapy offerings, providing a highly marketable and versatile skill that appeals to a broad clientele.
Benefits of Aquafitness: Beyond the Gym
Aquafitness isn’t just a workout—it’s an enjoyable, holistic approach to exercise that is accessible for people at every fitness level. Exercising in water offers natural resistance that strengthens and tones muscles without strain, making it a top choice for full-body conditioning. Water-based exercises also keep participants cool and are ideal for hot climates. By studying this course, you’ll learn to teach classes that focus on endurance, flexibility, and core strength, all while offering a fun, social environment for participants.
By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to confidently lead classes, design your own programs, and help participants meet their fitness goals safely.