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Charlene Kopansky
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"The Foundations of Vertical Water Training - The Kopansky Method Pre-Requisite Course and the Group Aqua Fitness Specialty Training and Certification Course have been launched in Ontario and Alberta thus far. All other provinces continue to use the CALA Combined Foundations of Fitness Theory and Aquafitness Leadership Training Course, Part 1 & Part 2. Any person who has completed the CALA Combined Foundations course, is not required to complete the Vertical Water Training Course or the Group Aqua Fitness Specialty Course."


 
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Stroke/Brain Injury  

CALA Aqua Stroke and Brain Injury
(Part of the CALA Healing Waters: Aquatic Post-Rehabilitation
Program)

Fee Schedule * CECS * Registration 

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CALA continues to promote the "Healing Waters" theme through conferences, intensive training weekends, workshops and courses. At every national and regional CALA conference, an aquatic rehabilitation stream is offered. The quarterly newsletter, "Wavelink", also includes articles specific to the aquatic post rehabilitation.

Description

Water has the potential to soothe the discomfort associated with a variety of joint disorders. Discuss selected joint disorders including the common forms of arthritis with respect to movement indications and contraindications performed in a therapeutic 

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Participants practice rehabilitation moves.

Learn more about arthritis at the Arthritis Society of Canada

pool setting. Determine how movement in ‘warm’ water can have a positive affect on range of motion, core stability, mild cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, balance and muscular endurance capabilities. Experience and observe sample classes geared to individuals with common joint disorders. Discuss exercise design and delivery strategies to improve quality of life.

Share ideas on how to market this specialty program, to build your business and to network with other professionals to create a team approach to healing.

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CALA exceeds Provincial and National Standards and Guidelines for Aquafitness and Related Leadership Training Courses and Certification.  Credits are granted for CALA courses, workshops and conferences with many provincial, national and international organizations.

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