Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual

Water exercise is a proven fitness activity with health and well-being benefits for all age groups, abilities, and fitness levels. As such, it is one of the most popular fitness trends among those seeking effective reduced-impact options for group exercise, small-group training, personal sessions, and rehabilitation therapy. As the primary preparation resource for the certification exam of the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) and a recommended resource for the certification exam of the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI), <I>Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Eighth Edition,</I> is the most comprehensive resource available to help you design and lead effective exercise sessions in the pool.<BR/><BR/> With contributions from 23 industry experts, <I>Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual</I> covers the foundations of fitness and exercise, the aquatic environment, and instruction and programming. You will learn how to energize your teaching with techniques based on popular fitness formats-such as functional training, yoga, boot camp, Ai Chi, circuits, and intervals-and programs for various chronic conditions. You’ll also find updated information on shallow- and deep-water exercise.<BR/><BR/> Presenting a new full-color format and updates that reflect the latest research and exercise guidelines, the eighth edition also incorporates the followin <ul><li> AEA standards and guidelines for aquatic fitness programming </li><li> Expanded guidelines for working with special populations and those with health conditions, including dementia and autism spectrum disorder </li><li> Facts about the benefits of exercise on cognitive health and programming ideas for cognitive fitness training </li><li> A new section on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility </li></ul> For those preparing for the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional certification exam, you’ll find a detailed glossary and index, key chapter concepts at the beginning of each chapter, and a summary and review questions at the conclusion of each chapter to help you study. Additionally, downloadable resources delivered online through HK<I>Propel</I> include practical tools such as instructor worksheets and sample class formats.<BR/><BR/> Nowhere else will you find the fitness applications and comprehensive programming you need in one convenient resource. <I>Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual</I> will not only help you in preparing for certification but also aid you in cultivating the critical skills needed to lead safe, enjoyable, and effective aquatic exercise programs.<BR/><BR/> Note: A code for accessing HK<I>Propel</I> is included with this ebook.