This training workshop isn’t only for aquatic fitness instructors. By attending this event, an instructor or personal trainer will gain valuable, practical knowledge and experience that can be adapted for any class or client, whether they are on land or in the water. If you are ACE, AFFA, ATRI, or NASM certified, you will earn CECs for these certifications as well as CECs for your AEA certification!

• Regional event open to all AEA/ARTI members AND non-members! 

• Live training workshops

• Earn CECs toward certifications

• Perfect for aquatic & land fitness instructors and personal trainers!

SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023

Core Training + Stretch Techniques
8am–11am

Learn core training techniques that include standing, traveling and buoyant options to develop dynamic strength for improved function, with options to meet a variety of goals and skill levels. Flow into a sampler of stretching techniques from mind-body options for warm waters to fluid movements for cool pools. The class will start with a lecture in the Kroc Community Wing followed by instruction directly in the water. Class capacity: 30
CECs/CEUs: AEA 3.0, ACE 0.3, AFAA 3.0, ATRI 3.0, NASM 0.3
 

H2O Body Sculpting & Resistance Training
12pm–3pm

Add resistance, through the use of equipment and body positions, to create a shallow-water fitness program that targets muscular strength & endurance, range of motion and balance skills. Discuss how to accommodate various fitness levels, as well as different pool considerations, such as water depth and temperature. The class will start with a lecture in the Kroc Community Wing followed by instruction directly in the water. Class capacity: 40
CECs/CEUs: AEA 3.0, ACE 0.3, AFAA 3.0, ATRI 3.0, NASM 0.3

SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023

Deeper Applications 2
8am–11am

Dive deeper into aquatic programming applications by taking advantage of current trends in fitness. Updated information and creative fitness formats to promote continued progressions in your deep-water classes and personal training sessions. Experience suspended high intensity interval training (HIIT) to effectively target both cardio and core. The class will start with a lecture in the Kroc Community Wing followed by instruction directly in the water. Class capacity: 40
CECs/CEUs: AEA 3.0, ACE 0.3, AFAA 3.0, ATRI 3.0, NASM 0.3
 

Aquatic Interval Applications
12pm–3pm

Create dynamic interval formats for the pool that can be adjusted for various ages and abilities through Work: Recovery ratios, movement tempos, exercise choices and impact options. This interactive workshop will help you develop motivating aquatic interval programs to enhance training results. The class will start with a lecture in the Kroc Community Wing followed by instruction directly in the water. Class capacity: 40
CECs/CEUs: AEA 3.0, ACE 0.3, AFAA 3.0, ATRI 3.0, NASM 0.3