Instructor

• Drink water throughout the class to prevent dehydration and side effects of not having enough water in your system
• Demonstrate all moves on a safety mat or a chair
• Clear the deck of all items that may be dangerous to you while teaching
• Keep demonstrations to a minimum to prevent personal injury
• Make sure the deck is dry before starting your class
• Wear Aquafit or other protective cross-trainer footwear when teaching.
• Wear good support clothing that breathes
• Wear comfortable and functional clothing
• Give good cues to ensure participants safety
• Offer participants alternatives
• Frequently check participants to make sure there are doing well or drifting into unsafe water conditions

Participant

• Wear good support swimwear
• Drink water frequently during the class
• Wear water slippers or Aquafit shoes for hygiene and to help absorb impact in shallow water
• Wear ear plugs to keep water out of your ears and to block the music if you find the music is too loud
• For shallow water classes, stand in water chest deep or at a shallower level where you are comfortable. Refrain from standing in water that is above chest deep, because it creates an unstable environment for you to exercise.
• Pay close attention to the instructors cues, coaching and demonstrations. If they correct your position it is not a reprimand but rather a concern that you are working in a way that is safe for your body.
• Allow adequate space between you and other participants so that you have adequate room to use full range of motion
• Carry with you personal medical information that may be needed in the event of medical emergency
• Slow down if you are getting tired
• Work within your own limitations
• Do alternative moves if a move is too difficult for you. Always try before you say you can't
• If you need to go to the washroom, GO, don't wait for the class to end. You could cause bladder damage. 
• If you need to leave the pool early, let the instructor know you are okay or if you need assistance
• Before going to the deep water, make sure you can swim. You are responsible for your own safety. The flotation belts are not life perseveres
• Refrain from running on deck
• Wear the correct size flotation belt.