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Description
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Manual
This
specialty course provides the leader, coach, personal
trainer, instructor and/or
runner with the skills to design safe, balanced,
research based Water Running/Jogging programs.
Information about how to facilitate sessions for group classes, personal
training, and/or individual self guided water running
programs is included. Discuss the keys to effective
training and coaching for athletes and recreational
runners. Experience specific Water Running/Jogging workout formats
designed to enhance
‘Running Economy’, ‘Lactate Threshold’ and
‘V02 Maximum’. Custom design training formats to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of
participants: from Olympic-level athletes to marathon
runners to tri-athletes to recreational runners to first
time runners.
- History and philosophy of the Water Running/Jogging
program
- Benefits of water running/jogging
- Fitting of equipment for each
individual participant
- Aqua physics with respect to running/ jogging in
water
- Orientation to techniques for safe and effective use
of equipment in water
- Biomechanics of deep water running/jogging
movements
- Physiological response to water running/jogging
- Training principles applied to water running/jogging
- Basic theme moves for water running/jogging
- Standardized verbal and visual cueing
- Modification of intensity of movement by manipulating
water properties
- Importance of progression in meeting the needs of a
variety of clients
- Conduct and interpret the "Graded Exercise Test for
Deep Water Running"
- Significance of Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and relationship to heart rate and cadence
(CPM)
- Five specific formats for water running/jogging
- Marketing strategies to build and maintain this program
- Facility design considerations and instructor safety
issues
- Aquafitness instructor
- Coach
- Tri-athlete, Runner, Jogger, Walker
- Rehabilitation and Post-Rehabilitation Specialist
- Group Fitness Trainer and Personal Trainer
- Keen interest in aquafitness, water lover
- Job seeker: Looking for a part-time job or career change
- Want to train in a non-impact environment with the opportunity to
have beginner to advanced
intensity
- Retiree
who has the time and commitment to get fit and
possibly lead
others
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Total
of 8 hours of training
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One
full day of eight hours or two four hour sessions
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A combination of land and water
'activity-based' sessions are complimented with
applied theoretical sessions
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Some facilities choose to schedule the course
differently depending on availability of the pool
and classroom
You must be a current member
of CALA to participate in this educational opportunity.
Note:
The following are highly recommended, but not
compulsory:
- Basic
fitness theory knowledge and leadership experience
- General
knowledge about anatomy and physiology
- CALA
certification status is not mandatory in order to
participate in this specialty course
- CPR and First Aid are highly recommended
- Willingness to learn through practice and study
- Eagerness to achieve a high standard of leadership in water
running/jogging
Theory Component
- Theory Exam: one hour open book exam written after the course or as
a ‘take-home’ exam
- Pass mark is 75%
Practical Component
- All Practical Assessments must be booked with an approved CALA
Water Running and Aqua Jogging Assessor
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Practical
Assessment
is required for each participant
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30 minute mini-class assessment
taught with an approved assessor
observing plus 15 – 20 minutes of
"one-on-one" feedback,
OR
Video submission (to CALA office) of a 30 minute mini-class. Once the video is observed, written feedback will
be provided
- Pass mark is 75%
Re-write
or Re-assessment
Deadline
For Completion Of Certification
- The candidate has one year from the last date of their course to
complete the theoretical and practical aspects of
certification
Continuing
Education Credits
CECs
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Earn
8 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.
Attending
other
CALA Specialty Courses, workshops and conferences and/or re-taking the
CALA Foundation Course and/or the Water Running/Jogging Specialty
Course, will entitle you to earn Continuing Education
Credits (CECs). One hour of education (theory and/or practical) earns
one CALA CEC. For example: Attend a three hour Aqua Arms workshop, earn three CALA CECs.
To
maintain certification status as a Specialty leader in Water
Running/Jogging, you must meet
the following criteria:
- Current
CALA member,
in good standing
- Gather
a minimum of eight CALA CEC's before re-certification date
- Pay
an annual re-certification fee. Refer to the fee
schedule (pdf format)
Maintaining
Certification Status: Made Easy!
Note:
At CALA, we make it easy to maintain certification status as a
Specialty leader in Water Running/Jogging. Leaders can "bank" or accumulate CALA
CECs before attending the Course, or completing
certification. If more than eight credits are collected, CALA
will bump the extra credits into the next re-certification period.
Petitioning
for Credits
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 fitness knowledge and leadership skills. There is
a petition fee applicable. Refer to the fee
schedule (pdf format)
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 this specialty course is available
for purchase
without attending the course.
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If you
purchase the manual prior to registering for the course,
CALA will deduct the cost of the manual from the course
fee.
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Note:
There is an extra resource available with this
course which complements the course manual. This
resource is called "AquaJogger Training
Manual" and is available for purchase
through CALA.
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