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Aqua Fitness 100 hours Certificate Course
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Learn About Aqua Fitness
Aquafitness online course. A comprehensive Home Study course in water fitness!
This distance learning course is perfect for anyone interested in water fitness and safety as well as teaching some of the essential elements such as:Â Â aquafitness equipment and facilities, hydrostatic and hydrodynamic principles, and program design and facilitating.
Aqua Fitness activities might be defined as any fitness activities undertaken when the body is submerged or partially submerged in water. This might include Swimming, Diving (high board or scuba), Snorkelling, Aqua Aerobics, Hydrostatic Stretching, Deep Water Running, or even more structured activities such as Water Volleyball or WaterPolo.
This course is relevant to all of these to a point, though the emphasis is Aqua Aerobics, Deep Water Running, Swimming and Stretching.
Aqua exercise is particularly useful as a therapeutic tool for people recovering from injury, or with some other problem that hampers their ability to exercise on land.
Various aspects (eg. surgery, severe pain,different disabilities) can impair a persons ability to participate in more traditional exercise; whereas aqua exercise if properly prescribed may be a very appropriate alternative.
Learn about all this and more in this excellent foundation course in Aquafitness. For those who wish to use the knowledge and skills taught in the program for employment purposes, to work at a Leisure Centre for example, an endorsed certificate from TQUK can be obtained.  Simply choose study option A, when enrolling.
TESTIMONIAL
“Hi Cara
Huge thank you to everyone who supported me through this journey so far.
I had undertaken aqua training years ago, through my job. After 10 years I wanted to improve my knowledge and confidence. The course certainly has given me both.
I really enjoyed your course. Sarah, my tutor, was fantastic. Supportive, clear answers when needed guidance, and truely been beneficial. Hopefully, I will do well in the exam”. Emma I – Certificate in Aqua Fitness – UK
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Course Information
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Lessons
Course Structure: Aquafitness BRE207
There are 8 lesson:
1 Introduction
- Water
- Compression Forces
- Hydrostatic Pressure on the Body
- Hydrostatic Pressure Affecting Blood Movement
- Increased Resistance to Body Movements
- Respiratory Fitness
- Aquatherapy: Flexibility, Strength, Re-education of Muscles, Balance, Muscle Spasms
- The Physiology Of An Aqua Exercise Session: 1st Stage, 2nd Stage, 3rd Stage
- Managing Aquatic Facilities
2 Equipment and Facilities
- Pool Conditions
- Pool Design: What to Consider, Clientele, Atmosphere, Financial Constraints, Overall Layout of Pool Facilities, Type of Pool required, Receptions and offices, Design of the pool tank, Pool Depth, Swim jets, Rails, Rings, Pool Renovation, Toilets and Locker Room Facilities
- Water Conditions in Non-Pool Areas: Water Quality, Pests, Environment
- Managing Aquatic Features
- Equipment For Aqua Fitness Activities: Kick boards, Float belts/Vests, Goggles, Neck Supports, Flippers, Face Masks, Ear Plugs, Balls, Paddles, Floatation Barbells, Webbed Gloves, Stretch Cords, Mats, Weight Belts, Aqua Lungs, Clothing and Sun Protection, Hats/Caps, Shoes, Sunglasses, Suntan Lotion, Water Resistant Heart Monitor, Water Resistant Stop Watches
- Maintaining the Equipment
- Miscellaneous Equipment Requirements
- Having the Appropriate Numbers of Students
- Music: Music Equipment, Type of Music, Volume, Audibility of Instructor
- Safety in Swimming Pools
- Public Pools
- First Aid: First Aid and Oxygen
- Teaching Swimming: Teacher Ratios, Lifeguards
3 Types of Exercises
- Stretching: Stretches, Body Stretch, Calf Stretch, Hamstring Stretch, Lunges, Hip Flexor Stretch, Pectoral Stretches, Triceps Stretches
- Types of Exercises: Aerobic Exercises, Anaerobic Exercises
- Exercises in Shallow Water: Jogging/Water Running, Scissors/Shuffle/Cross Country Ski, Double Knee Lift (Tuck Jump), Single Knee Lifts, Straight Leg Lift, Leg Extension or Kicks, Heel Jumps, Calf Raises, Tummy Tucks/Abdominal Curls or Slides, Step Aqua/Step Ups, Adductor/Abductor Leg Lift, Rear Shoulder/Back Exercise, Front and Rear Shoulder Swing, Pec Dec, Lateral Raises, Tricep/Bicep Curls/Extensions
- Exercises in Deep Water: Beginner Abdominal Tilt, Push Ups, Cross Country Skiing Deep Water, Deep Water Running, Wheel Chairs (forward or backwards), Diagonal Knee, Breast Stroke
- Resistance Exercise
- Deep Water Running:
- Examples of Deep Water Running Exercises Aerobic Content
- Comparison between Deep Water & Land Running
- Intensity Variables: Speed, Power Movements, Range Of Motion, Elevation
- Teaching Deep Water Exercises
- When to get in the water
4 Hydrostatic and Hydrodynamic Principles
- Some General Principles of Aqua Fitness: Specific Gravity, Archimedes Principle, Pressure, Measuring Pressure, Flow (Mass), Bernouillis equation (Energy), Momentum
- Boyancy and Water
- Pressure
- Warm Up
- Recovery
- Winding Up An Exercise Session: Cool Down Stage, Muscle Conditioning Stage, Stretching Stage
- More on Cool Down Stage
- More on Muscle Conditioning
- More on Stretching
- Weight in Water
- Body Alignment in Water
- Knee Safety in Water
- Training Heart Rate
5 Safety and Health
- Exercises for Special Groups: Health Disorders, Aged, Overweight, Arthritis, Asthma, Diabetes, Pregnancy, Fibromyalgia
- Health and Safety
- Pre-Exercise Screening Checklist: Sample Checklist
- Contributory Negligence
- Insurance
- Occupational Health & Safety Legislation
6 Program Design
- Requirements to Deliver an Appropriate Aqua Based Programe
- A Typical Process of Program Design: Decide What the Aim of the Program Is, Building Strength in Specific Muscles, Building General Muscular Strength, Improving Flexibility, Relaxation, Duration of Sessions
- Write Down What Should Be Done, In A Framework Of Time
- Review
- Examples of Types of Programs
- Why Do We Have a Program in the First Place?
- A typical aqua exercise program
- Introduction/Welcome
- Warm Up Stage
- The Mai Body of the Exercise Session: Levels of Intensity
- Recovery
- Concluding the Exercise Session
- Cool Down Stage
- Writing a Program Plan
- Example of Structuring a Session Plan
- An example of a Deep Water Running Program
7 Leadership and Participation
- Leading the Class
- When you Teach from the Pool
- When you Teach from out of the Pool
- When you Teach both in and out of the Pool
- Introducing New People to Aqua Classes
- Leadership Concepts
- Qualities of a Professional Leader
- Leadership Communication: Communicating, Ways of Getting Attention, Hints for Leading Activities
- Common Communication Barriers: Enhancing Effective Communication, Self Esteem, Reinforcement, Body Language
- Having the Appropriate Numbers of Students
- Preparing For a Class
- Tips For Running a Class
8 Log Book Project
- The Aqua Fitness Log Book Project is structured to reinforce the study program by providing thestudent with a hands on experience of the tasks normally performed by a registered AquaInstructor.
Learning Goals
Aims: Aquafitness BRE207
- An understanding of how aquafitness activities differ from other fitness activities.
- Skills and knowledge which will aid in the selection, use and management of equipment and facilities required for aquafitness activities.
- An understanding of a wide range of different aerobic and anaerobic movements that can be used in aquafitness programs.
- An understanding of the principles underlying the design of an appropriate aquafitness program.
- An understanding of the aquafitness training requirements of special needs groups.
- Skills in the design and delivery of appropriate aqua based programs to improve/maintain aerobic fitness.
- An understanding of skills that will enable better leadership of an aqua fitness session.
Practical (Set Tasks)
Some of what you will be doing during this Course
- What would typical responses to exercising in water be, for each of the following:
- A middle aged man who had done little exercise for the past ten years.
- A young female adult who has been active in sport through high school and after school years.
- An elderly lady who has had hip surgery in the previous few years.
Either visualise someone running or go and see someone in action (either on a track or on a treadmill in a gym). Explain the different forces on the runner as compared to someone in the water doing a similar exercise. Areas to consider include:
- Gravity pressure
- Sidewards pressure
- Joint pressure
- Speed.
- In a manner similar to the way you answered question 2 of this lesson, compare the differences that occur between weight training and aqua training.
- Go to an aquafitness location/provider and enquire from the managers or staff on how they select equipment. Do they select according to need, trend, function or price? Why do they select the equipment they have? What is the range of equipment they have available?
- At the same location, ask about maintenance of other facilities. How often are they in need of cleaning, who does it, what equipment is used, etc?
- Investigate any other equipment that can be used by aquafitness instructors that are not mentioned in this text. Where can they be purchased from? How much are they? What use have they? Try to obtain brochures.
- Perform a range of aqua-exercises (eg. warm up, aerobic exercises and resistance) and a number of stretches covering all major body parts. Record your performance of these on VHS video. Submit the video to the school. The tape should be about 1 hour in length.
- Observe an aquafitness session. Ideally you should obtain permission to visit a health club or gymnasium and observe a class. If held in a public pool, you might be able to make these observations without obtaining formal permission.
- If a pregnant women came to your class right at the beginning and wanted to join in what would you say and do? Take for granted that she is relatively new to the centre.
- List 10 important factors you need to consider when working with a group of children.
Examinations
Program Summary
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Assessment
Assessment is based on a combination of completing all assignments and sitting for a final short one and a half hour exam, in your own location.
If you don’t cope well with exams then you may elect to undertake a project instead. This is a popular option.
In addition, most modules have a Set Task at the end of each lesson placed before the assignment. This is an opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire knowledge and skills and practical experience. This ADL feature is an added bonus not found at most online schools. Set Tasks are not required for assessment.Â
Some courses also have optional Self-Tests which are available on our online learning platform. These are not available by correspondence or by USB, and do not form part of your overall grade.
How our courses work
- Choose Your Learning Method
You choose how you would like to receive your course material, i.e., Online, USB or Correspondence. The choice is yours. You may also work on online or offline. - Tutor Allocation
Every student is assigned their own dedicated tutor who is an expert in their subject area. They provide as much or as little individual contact as you require. You can contact your tutor whenever you need – your hours are not limited. - Feedback and Assignments
Tutor Feedback is an essential component in helping you understand the subject matter. Tutor feedback is given in the form of notes written on the assignment. We encourage you to contact your Tutor where help with clarification and understanding of course material may be required.
Your assignments are located at the end of each lesson. You submit them for marking whenever you are ready. There is no time limit.  - Set Tasks and Self-Tests
Most modules have a Set Task at the end of each lesson before for the assignment. This is where you get the opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire knowledge, skills and practical experience. Many modules also have short Self-Tests. - Exams
Once all assignments have been completed you may then elect to sit for a one and half hour exam in your own location. If you prefer not to take the exam you do have the option to undertake a project instead.
Once the exam or project part of the course is completed, your Certificate is then processed. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for this. - Design Your Own Qualification
ADL offers students the flexibility to self-design their own qualification – bundling together a combination of 100-hour modules into a qualification higher than a certificate.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here is a list of the most often asked FAQ’s.
General
Q. Why should I enrol with the Academy for Distance Learning?
A. Here at ADL, our students are our priority – we treat everyone as a unique individual.
Q. Do I need to buy text books?
A. No, as each module has been written by highly qualified industry professionals. The content of the material is presented in such a way that text books are not required. However, if you require additional reading your tutor will be able to supply a list.
Q. What happens if I have to stop studying for a while? (eg. become sick, go on holidays, have a baby, move house, etc)
A. It’s OK to take a break and start up your study at a later point in time. Just let us know.
Q. Is there an age limit?
A. There is no maximum age limit. We do however, have a minimum age limit of 18 years. Below that age parental consent would be required.
Q. Are your courses up-to date?
A. Our courses are revised and updated on a rotation system.
Q. Do you have a Cancellation policy?
A. Yes. We have a cancellation policy that is fair and equitable. For further details please click here.
Q. Will I have any opportunity to engage with other students?
A. We have a Student Community group based on facebook! If you don’t have a facebook account already, you could make one just for talking with fellow students on the group.
Enrolment
Q. When can I enrol/start?
A. You may enrol and start at any time of the year – it’s all self- paced.
Q. Can I study from anywhere in the world?
A. Our courses are available to anyone, anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. The course content is relevant to any country, culture or economy.
Q. How long do I have to complete the course?
A. You complete the course at any time that is convenient for you.
Q. Completing a 100 hour module – how long will it take?
A. For some students a 100 hour module will take approximately to 3- 6 months to complete. Others take less time and some even longer.
Assessment
Q. Assessment – how does it work?
A. For each 100 hour module you are assessed by assignments (at the end of each lesson) and a final one and a half hour exam (or you may elect to complete a Project, instead of sitting the exam) – the choice is yours – you sit for the exam in your own location.
Q. I don’t cope well with exams – what can I do?
A. You may elect to undertake a Project (set by your tutor) instead of sitting the exam. Projects are completed from your home and can usually take a couple of weeks to complete.
Q. If my assignment is not up to standard is there an opportunity to resubmit my work?
A. Yes –
Q. How many assignments do I need to complete for each module?
A. At the end of each lesson, there is an assignment – so if a course has say, 10 lessons, there would be 10 assignments.
Q. I am having difficulty attending workshops/industry meetings, what can be done?
A. If your course requires attendance at workshops, conferences, or industry meetings; alternative arrangements can be made in your country.
Qualifications
Q. What qualification will I receive?
A. For individual modules, you would be awarded a Certificate endorsed by TQUK (Training Qualifications, UK), providing you complete all assignments and the exam. If you just want to complete only the assignments and not sit for the exam or finish a Project, then a Letter of Achievement would be awarded. For more details on qualifications available please click here.
Q. Can I customize my diploma/higher qualification?
A. Not all educational institution’s certificates /diplomas meet everyone’s needs. The opportunity to Design Your Own Diploma at the Academy (subject to our approval) is an added bonus, not found at other colleges. You choose modules that you think will help you in achieving your goal.
Q. What do I get when I complete the course? Will I receive a transcript?
A. At the completion of all courses and providing all assignments and exam requirements have been met, you will receive your Award and a Transcript.
Tutors
Q. Our tutors – who are they?
A. We appoint Tutors and require that they must be currently active in their industry, with at least 5 years’ experience in their chosen profession.
Q. Can I contact my tutor at any time?
A. Yes – you have unlimited access to your tutor via email through our Online Classroom. You can always leave a message with ADL requesting your tutor to contact you. You decide on how much or how little contact you wish to have.
Q. Practical work – How is this done?
A. To find out more about this part of the course please visit the section on How Our Courses Work here.
Career Options
What's Included
What your tuition fees include
- All Course Material via Online, USB or Correspondence
- Assignments Marked
- Professional Tutor Feedback
- Set Tasks - Practical Exercises to help you develop skills
- Self-Tests – multiple choice questions at the end of lessons in most modules
- Unlimited Personal Tutor Support – via our student classroom
- Committed and Friendly Admin Support – vital to your success
- All ADL Exam or Project fees (exception RHS exams)
- Qualification Certificate
- Official Transcript with assignment grades
- Student Manual
Plus FREE
- Academic Writing course (optional - 10 hours only)
- Critical Thinking course (optional - 10 hours only)
- Job Seekers Careers Guide
- Study Tips on How To Study Better
- Career Counselling by ADL Staff
- CV Writing Help, Tips and Advice
There are no hidden extras
Career Opportunities
FAQ - RHS Theory Qualifications
GENERALÂ
If you require further details about any of the RHS industry recognised qualifications please, call one of our friendly RHS Course Advisors on +44 (0)1227 789 649 or email: [email protected]
Q:Â When can I Enrol/Start My RHS Course With ADL?
A: Anytime, Anywhere. There are no enrolment deadlines.
Q:Â I live Overseas. Can I Study From Overseas?
A: You can study any of the RHS theory qualifications overseas. All courses are offered in English. You will need to email RHS Qualifications direct to arrange sitting for your examination overseas.
Q: Is There a Time Limit for Completing an RHS Qualification?
A: At present there are no time limits. However, RHS is contemplating in the future, the introduction of course time-lines.
Q:Â Are There Any Entry Requirements (Pre-Requisites)?
A:Â The RHS Theory courses do not require prerequisites, previous experience or any knowledge of horticulture. You just need passion for all things horticulture.
Q: What Course Should I Start With First? I Am New To RHS Qualifications.
A: We highly recommend that you start with Level 2 – Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance.
Q:Â What Does ADL Course Material Include?
A:Â Includes Power Point Presentations, Videos and written course lessons.
RHS EXAMS
Q:Â When Do Exams Take Place?
A: Exams are held on fixed dates in February and June of each year. You should register as a candidate at least 3 months before these dates, so please do not leave exam registration to the last minute
Q:Â Where Do I Take My Exams?
A:Â UK: You take the exams at the RHS Wisley Centre, located between Cobham and Ripley in Surrey or at other authorised RHS centres around the UK.
Overseas: please email RHS qualifications direct for centre information.
Q:Â Exam Pass Marks?
A:  Module – pass 50%.  Commendation 70%.
Qualification:Â 50% pass for all modules.
Commendation awarded for all modules.
Each question carries a value of 10 marks.
Q: I’m Not Happy With My Exam Results?
A:Â You have the opportunity to re-sit your exam at the next opportunity.
There are no restrictions on the number of re-sits you can take. The highest mark you achieve will remain.,