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This one day course includes
a general introduction to aquafitness and aquafitness leadership.
Charting
The Voyage To Effective Aquafitness Leadership
- Welcome to the wonders of the water!
- Values clarification and goal setting for personal
development
- CALA Holistic Philosophy: mind, body, spirit
- 3 P's of Leadership: permission, protection, pleasure
- Self-responsibility and CALA code of ethics for
leadership
Magical
Properties Of Water
- Brief overview of unique qualities of water as a training medium;
effects of immersion on the body
- Brief introduction to Resistance: factors altering aquatic work
intensity; multi-directional resistance; safety and use of equipment
- Brief introduction to Buoyancy:
assisted, supported and resisted; effects on the body
- Brief introduction to Hydrostatic
Pressure: effects on the body
- Brief introduction to Turbulence:
drag, whirlpools, currents, and magnetic effect on the body
- Brief introduction to Thermal
Conductivity: ideal water temperature; exercise design and class
format related to temperature of water
- Brief introduction to aquatic exercise design appropriate to various work
intensities and water depths
- Brief introduction to exercise safety for the aquafitness participant and
leader
Creating
The Feast: Putting The Class Together
- Brief overview of components of fitness
- Aquafitness class format: warm-up; cardiovascular
endurance; muscle conditioning; stretch; relaxation - from a mind,
body and spirit perspective; including safety tips and tips for the
design of each part of a class
- Overview of a part of the international CALA movement language
bank for
arm movements, leg movements and abdominal core exercises - for chest
deep and deep water
Use
Of Music
- Effect of pool environment on effective use of music
- Suitable music tempos (beats per minute) for
aquafitness exercises and
classes
The
Aquatic Physiological Perspective
- Effects of aquatic training and immersion on the body
systems
- Brief overview of cardiovascular, respiratory and
metabolic systems with respect to the body moving in water
Communication
For Excellence In Aquafitness Leadership
- CALA communication for motivation, education, safety
and satisfaction
- Practice using effective visual and verbal cues during
on-deck leadership
- Client - leader communication issues
Setting
Sail
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- The CALA pathway to certification
- Personal
plan for further skill development
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Fitness participant with a desire to learn
more to enhance personal exercise results
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Lifeguard
and/or swimming instructor
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Rehabilitation
and post-rehabilitation specialist
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Group
fitness instructor
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Personal
trainer
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Student
considering adding aquafitness leadership to their
repertoire of skills
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Water-lover;
enjoys working with people
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Job
seeker; part time job or career change
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Retirees
who have the time and commitment to get fit and
possibly lead
others
- Total
of eight hours of training
- A combination of land and water
'activity-based' sessions are complimented with
applied
theoretical sessions
- This introductory course is usually offered
on one full weekend
day
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Some facilities choose to schedule the course
differently depending on availability of the pool
and classroom
Note:
The following are highly recommended, but not
compulsory:
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Keen interest in aquafitness
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Willingness
to learn through practice and study before, during
and after the course
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Eagerness
to achieve a high standard of leadership in
aquafitness
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Openness
to learning and embracing new information
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CPR and First Aid are highly recommended
This
introductory course does not prepare the leader for certification. In
order to take the steps to become CALA certified, one must complete the
the CALA Foundation Course Part I or the CALA Foundation Course Part I
and Part II. CALA is confident that participation in this
course will inspire the leader to pursue further CALA training and
certification.
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Continuing
Education Credits
CECs
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Earn
eight CALA
CECs and credits with other fitness organizations
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Credits from this course can be applied towards
re-certification in Aquafitness
only if the CALA Foundation Course has been completed and CALA
Certification status as an Aquafitness Leader has been achieved
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Attendees taking the course with the goal to lead classes will need the
following:
- Proper Aquafitness shoes
(The "RYKA 2 Aqua shoe" is available through CALA)
or good quality running shoes suitable for
the pool deck and dry land movement
- Shorts to wear over a swimsuit (not short shorts),
an aquafitness or an aerobic outfit (one
that can get wet) for 'on deck'
leadership practice
Attendees taking the course for general (personal) interest:
- Slip-on water shoes or
clean running shoes that can be used in
the water
All attendees taking
the course will need the following:
- A couple of swimsuits and
towels
- A water bottle
- Shoes and comfortable
clothing (tracksuit or athletic clothing)
suitable for dry land movement
- Writing materials to take notes
- A lock to secure
valuables
- Details about any medical
information that may be required in case
of a medical emergency
- Food for break times
Bring lots of energy and enthusiasm.
Get ready to have fun and learn a lot. Remember - just
like a parachute, your mind works better when it is
open.
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The CALA Manual used in the
Introductory course is a significantly abbreviated form of the CALA
Foundation Course manual
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Introductory course participants are advised
to purchase the comprehensive "Foundation Course" manual. It is available for purchase
without attending the course
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If you purchase the "Foundation Course" manual prior to registering for the
course, CALA will deduct the cost of the manual from the
course fee
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