Aquatic fitness is not just for older adults or those with physical
limitations. Water exercise is a proven fitness activity that is
challenging and fun for all age groups and abilities. It offers
reduced-impact options for group exercise, small-group fitness, and
personal training. As the primary preparation resource for the
certification exam of the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), Aquatic
Fitness Professional Manual, Seventh Edition, is the most comprehensive
resource to help you design and lead effective exercise sessions in the
pool.
With contributions from 17 industry experts, you will learn how to
energize your teaching with techniques and programs based on many
popular fitness formats, such as kickboxing, yoga, body sculpting,
Pilates, walking and jogging, circuits, intervals, and sport-specific
training. You'll also find updated research on shallow- and deep-water
exercise, as well as new and revised content on the following:
- Specialty equipment such as bikes, treadmills, and gym stations
intended for the aquatic environment
- The latest interval training techniques, including HIIT and Tabata
- Water safety guidelines
- Aquatics recommendations from organizations such as the Arthritis
Foundation and the National Osteoporosis Foundation
- Nutrition and weight management guidance that reflects the 2015-2020
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Business and legal insights on compliance with insurance, music
licensing, and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
In addition, the Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual covers basic
exercise science concepts, including exercise anatomy and physiology.
The text reviews injuries, emergencies, and working with special
populations. For those preparing for the AEA Aquatic Fitness
Professional Certification exam, you'll find a detailed glossary and
index, along with review questions at the conclusion of each chapter, to
help you study.
Nowhere else will you find the fitness applications and comprehensive
programming you need in one convenient resource. The Aquatic Fitness
Professional Manual contains essential foundational information on the
components of physical fitness, group fitness teaching techniques, and
the AEA Standards and Guidelines. Expand your teaching and career
opportunities by cultivating the critical skills for leading safe,
enjoyable, and effective aquatic exercise programs.
