Charlene Kopansky, President and Founder, Hons. B.Sc., Human Kinetics, B.Ed. Sc., P.H.E.
   The Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc. was founded by a dynamic, passionate and dedicated individual who embodies a vision of excellence. Charlene Kopansky found a place on the Dean's Honour Roll while earning an honours degree in Biological Sciences (Human Kinetics) from the University of Guelph, in 1977. She followed this degree with a Bachelor of Education in Science and Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto. Since 1978, Charlene's skills in dance choreography, fitness and aquafitness leadership have made her a popular presenter in Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Australia, Germany, South Africa and New Zealand. In 1996, she was awarded the prestigious 'Top Presenter' award at the Bodylife, German Convention.

Charlene is in high demand as a trainer and presenter across Canada and worldwide. In addition to developing and training the course curriculum for CALA, Charlene is a trainer for Ontario Fitness Council/FOLP, and BCRPA. She is a regular presenter at Canadian and international fitness conferences, including CanFitPro, GO50 Age Concern, H2Oz and LEAD. As a master trainer, she has developed the CALA training team in Canada, Europe and South Africa. Her outstanding efforts to raise the standards of professionalism in aquafitness and related water exercise activities plus land fitness have won Charlene many accolades, including: Volunteer Recognition Award, OFC, 1992; Leadership Award, OFC, 1994; Who's Who of Canadian Women in Fitness, 1997-98, Chatelaine Magazine; and Fitness Leader of the Year, 1998, The Fitness Institute.

Charlene continues to be a visionary as she promotes the highest standards in the field of aquafitness leadership. Since its foundation in 1993, CALA has attracted delegates from around the world to the only national Aquafitness Convention in Canada: “CALA Exclusively Water”. CALA standards and continuing education credits (CECs) are recognized across Canada and beyond. Since 1996, CALA has offered training in aquatic therapy and now brings "The Healing Waters – Aquatic Post Rehabilitation Program" to participants and leaders across Canada and internationally with aquatic post rehabilitation training at CALA Conventions including an "Aqua Arthritis" specialty training and certification course.

As we continue into the new millennium, CALA continues to grow in numbers and knowledge, because of the combined talent, drive and vision of its founder, Charlene Kopansky, and the enthusiasm and support of its members.

 

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