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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