Aqua aerobics benefits any one looking for a different way of exercising. It’s fun, burns calories, relieves stress, improves cardiovascular fitness, and endurance without the use of equipment. Water based exercise classes provide less joint stress not only for healthy individuals, but also for those special populations affected by medical conditions such as arthritis, neck and back problems, strokes and obesity. This type of aerobics may also be more acceptable for the self-conscious overweight exerciser.

Become a more versatile trainer by learning how to design and deliver safe, effective and innovative water-based training sessions in a gym or health club environment.

15 REPSSA endorsed CPD points

• Incorporate aqua aerobics as part of your service offering
• Work with special populations including pregnant clients and the elderly (gentle on the joints)

The Aquatic Environment

o   Physiology of Water Immersion

o   Water and it’s Properties

o   Pool Considerations

Aquatic Equipment

o   Categories of Equipment

o   Choosing Equipment

Benefits of Aquatic Exercise

Aquatic Exercise Program Design

Instructing an Aqua Class

Special Populations

o   Elderly

o   Obese

o   Pre- Post- Natal

o   Cardiovascular Disease

o   Musculoskeletal Disorders

o   Metabolic Disorders

Immunological Disorders