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How to Become An Aquafit Instructor

  1. Required: CALA membership fees: $49 annual fee + tax
  2. Required course:  VWT 20 hour Course Manual and Exam Fees: $249 + tax plus a manual shipping fee of $15 + gst for the VWT manual the Foundations of Vertical Water Training (VWT) Course is 20 hours in length and sets the stage for you to choose one or more specialty certifications. Refer to the above is a flow chart.  Once the VWT course and an open book theory exam are completed, you are eligible to proceed to the specialty certification of your choice. 
  3. Optional Path:  Most people choose to get their certification in Group Aqua Fitness. This is a 20 hour course.In order to achieve certification as a GAF instructor, you will need to do a 30 minute practical assessment (a mini class) and complete an assignment.
    GAF Course, Manual, Assignment and Practical Assessment Fees: $254 + tax  plus a manual shipping fee of $10+ gst for the GAF manual
  4. Other Optional Paths are shown in the graphic below. Contact CALA for prices and details.

Note: tax is the GST only.

CALA Certification - Path Choices   

Certification Process for CALA Courses
To obtain your certification you must complete the theoretical and practical exams with a minimum mark of 75% for that specific course. 

CALA Foundations of Vertical Water Training:
Pre-requisite course- Compulsory for all specialty courses
Theory Exam
• Open Book Theory Exam : 2.5 hours

CALA Group Aqua Fitness:
Assignment
• Must be submitted to CALA assessor, prior to practical assessment

Practical Assessment
• Teach a 30 minute mini-aqua fitness class including warm up; workout (cardio and muscle conditioning) and stretch cool down

"HydroRider (aqua cycling)
- please contact CALA for details":
Assignment
• TBD

Practical Assessment
• TBD

"Aqua Yoga
- please contact CALA for details":
Assignment
• TBD

Practical Assessment
• TBD

CALA Aqua Jogging & Water Running:
Theory Exam
– Open Book Theory Exam & Case Study: 1.5 hours

Practical Assessment
• Teach a 30 minute mini water running / aqua jogging class including warm up; workout and stretch cool down

CALA Pre/Post Aqua Natal:
Theory Exam

• Open Book Theory Exam: 1.5 hours

Practical Assessment
- Teach a 30 minute mini aqua natal class including warm up; workout and stretch cool down

CALA Aqua Kick Box:
Theory Assignment
• Submit assignment to assessor before completing practical assessment

Practical Assessment
• Teach a 30 minute mini aqua kick box including warm up; workout and stretch cool down

CALA Aqua for Older Adults
• (Currently under revision)

CALA Aqua Kids
• (Currently in development)

CALA Aqua Personal Training
• (Currently in development)

CALA Healing Waters Program

a) CALA Healing Waters Program: Introduction to Aquatic Post Rehabilitation:
Theory Exam
• Open Book Theory Exam & Case Study : 1.5 hours

b) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Arthritis and Joint Disorders:
Theory Exam
• Open Book Theory Exam & Case Study: 1.5 hours

c) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Arthritis and Joint Disorders:
Practical Assessment
• Teach a 30 minute mini aqua arthritis class including warm up; workout and stretch cool down

d) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Back and Whiplash:
• (Currently in development)

e) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Sports Injury:
• (Currently in development)

f) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Multiple Sclerosis:
• (Currently in development)

g) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Cancer
• (Currently in development)

h) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Post Cardiac Rehab:
• (Currently in development)

i) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Post and Brain Injury:
• (Currently in development)

j) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Osteoporosis:
• (Currently in development)

k) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Post Burn:
• (Currently in development)

l) CALA Healing Waters Program: Aqua Degenerative Neuromuscular Conditions (Muscular Dystrophy and Parkinsons):
• (Currently in development)

Re-certification

To maintain certification status you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Current CALA member, in good standing. Maintain your membership status on an annual basis.
  2. Gather a minimum of eight CALA CEC's before re-certification date. Attend 8 hours of workshops or other specialty courses. Note: If you attend more than 8 hours of workshops, you can bank your extra credits (CECs) and use them for future recertification. You never lose the credits that you earn. If you are unable to attend workshops or a conference, you can petition for CECs by completing a "Tele-class" or by attending other events that are related to fitness
  3. Pay an annual re-certification fee. Refer to the fee schedule (pdf format)
  4. Conduct a specified number of post aquatic therapy sessions per year (ie. Aqua Arthritis classes)
  5. Click here for further details about recertification


Earn CECS (continuing education credits)

CALA grants 1 CEC per hour of CALA training. 

CALA Continuing Education Credits - You need 8 CECs annually to recertify

How to gather CALA CECs: 

  • Attend workshops, specialty courses and/or conferences 
  • CALA educational events including courses, workshops and convention are recognized through an accreditation process by provincial, national and international organizations.  Credits are granted through an application process which is specific to each organization. 
  • By attending a CALA event you have an opportunity to earn credits with the following organizations (our affiliations are not limited to those listed below): 

Petitioning CEC's 

Note: In the event that the necessary number of credits are not collected before the certification expiry date, the candidate can petition for credits. This means, CALA will review documentation submitted by the candidate that proves attendance at educational events that enhance knowledge related to aquatic post rehabilitation. There is a petition fee. CECs from CALA events are not automatically accepted by other organizations. You will need to contact your association. Petition for CALA CEC's  MSWord doc   Adobe pdf  

Associations that grant CECs for CALA Events

CALA training events are Accredited by National and Provincial Association. See chart below. CECs must be petitioned with each association. Not all events will be granted CECs.


Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals


British Columbia Recreation & Parks Association


Saskatchewan Parks & Recreation 


Alberta Fitness Leader Certification Association


Canadian Professional Trainers 
Association

H2Oz
Australian Aquafitness Organization
ROYAL
Leadership Training Organization in Germany, Founder Darin Dieterich
NSFLA
Nova Scotia Fitness Leaders Alliance 
Sport PEI 
Sports PEI
YMCA & YWCA
Young Men's Christian Association and
Young Woman's Christian Association 

LSS
Life Saving Society
NLPRA  NBFLA
New Brunswick Fitness Leaders Alliance 
SAWFA
South African Water Fitness Association
CFES
Canadian Fitness Education Services 
OFC
Ontario Fitness Council 
MFC
Manitoba Fitness Council



SAPS
South African Professional Sports Association 
CALA
  • 1 CEC per hour
  • You can bank your CECS against future recertification (8 CECS per year required for recertification.)

 

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