{"id":3563,"date":"2016-07-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-19T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acquapole.com\/2016\/07\/20\/water-aerobics-certification-acquapole\/"},"modified":"2019-12-05T13:39:34","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T12:39:34","slug":"water-aerobics-certification-acquapole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acquapole.com\/en\/water-aerobics-certification-acquapole\/","title":{"rendered":"Water aerobics certification: how to become a water aerobics instructor"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The water aerobics certification<\/strong> represents an unmissable career opportunity for those willing to become a water aereobic instructor or those looking for a qualified job in the area of water fitness.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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In addition, aside from basic training in human anatomy and kinesiology a good aquatic instructor must mature more specific notions on fluid mechanics, from the main muscle groups involved when in movement in the water, on the possible types of training, … you will also learn all the essential ingredients on how to prepare a water fitness lesson, engaging and interesting: the choice of music most suitable for your customers and aquatic tool (in this regard we suggest that you also read the article “Pool exercise equipment: all the benefits of water fitness<\/a> “).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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That’s why taking part in certified and accredited water fitness courses will help you gain an important and authoritative water aerobics certification<\/strong>, which is essential to not lag behind and always have a real advantage over your colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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In this article we will try, therefore, explain to you which are the water aerobics certifications<\/strong> that contribute to achieving this goal.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Basic Water aerobics certification<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Training and Certification in First Aid, CPR and AED<\/strong>
\nIt is an essential certification if you want to work as a water aerobics instructor within an aquatic center or fitness club; since it provides the skills necessary to take immediate action in the event of injury, cardiac emergencies, respiratory, etc. that might occur during a water fitness lesson.
\nDuring the course (we recommend the one organized by the American Red Cross<\/a>), you will learn, for example, how to administer first aid whilst waiting for the emergency services to arrive, to operate a defibrillator machine (automated external defibrillator – AED) and perform the cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedure (commonly known as CPR), correctly on adults and children.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Lifeguard Training and certification<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The course, also organized by the American Red Cross provides basic facts about water safety and skills needed to prevent, recognize and properly respond to aquatic emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Training courses
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To become a water aereobic instructor, there are still no specific guidelines or standard educational curricula, even if the number of those who after obtaining their diploma, choose to follow a degree course in Sports Science is increasing. During their degree students are provided with basic knowledge on various training programs, on how to keep fit, on care and well-being\/health of their future students and how to better interact with them, to motivate them and involve them.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Relevant certifications<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Among the necessary certifications, we can not avoid mentioning the ACE Fitness Certification, issued by the American Council on Exercise (www.acefitness.org<\/a>) and the AFAA Certification, issued by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (www.afaa.com<\/a>) .<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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More specific for the aquatic fitness industry is, however, the Water aerobics certification<\/strong> AEA that is issued after taking part in a course organized by the Aquatic Exercise Association (www.aeawave.com<\/a>), in addition or as an alternative to the above mentioned ACE and AFAA Certifications.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Managers and owners of aquatic centers or fitness clubs are constantly looking for innovative water equipment and water fitness classes that are engaging and versatile; in order to diversify their proposals, to embrace a wider user base, loyalty and above all increase their clientele.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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For this reason, the water aereobic instructor, interested in a career, must always pay close attention to the latest news in the sector; for example regarding the latest aquatic tools on the market, specific water fitness courses and water aerobics certifications that can offer significant job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Among them we can definitely include the Acquapole\u00ae first level certificate <\/a>and accredited AEA<\/a>.
\nDivided into a theoretical part and a practical part in the pool, the course provides all the necessary skills to:<\/p>\n