Aquatic Fit officially brings Waterart to our facility

Aquatic Fit Niagara
6600 Jolley Cres, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2W9
www.aquaticfitniagara.com

    This program is a research-based exercise design program for shallow depth. It provides leaders with functional techniques to design safe and effective programs for a variety of ages, skills and fitness levels. This foundation program will provide you with a complete overview of how to facilitate a motivational & enjoyable group exercise program. You will experience both theory (classroom) and practical (pool) applications to build a well balanced program. NO Experience necessary – just a love of the water and fitness.

Full Certification Registration fee includes: Comprehensive Manual with study guide questions & answers, 16 hours of lecture & pool time, DVD001-The Art of Exercise, DVD003-Beginner Muscles & Noodles, 8 laminated pool cards, WaterART Certification Exam (theory & practical), facility fee, 16.0 CECs for AFPA, YMCA, WaterART, AEA, Certification
Diploma, laminated wallet card & online profile when successful with exam process. The theory exam is a take-home open-book examination. You have FOUR months to complete BOTH your theory & practical exams. You can email the answers or mail the exams to our head office. The practical exam may be completed onsite with a Master Trainer or through a DVD/video submission. You can decide on the day of the event how you would like to complete the training. If you think that you may like to complete the practical onsite, we highly recommend purchasing & reading your materials in advance ($15 advance shipping & handling fee).

Examine the most common types of arthritis to better design programs for this clientele. Learn to modify and progress exercises, and to vary impact and intensity to meet the multilevel needs. There are more than 100 diseases in the arthritis category and it is widely accepted that most of the symptoms may be greatly benefited through water exercise. This program will review exercise inventory for safe and effective exercise design based on an understanding of functional range of motion and joint action. This balanced program will target cardiovascular training, functional fitness, muscular endurance and strength, balance and flexibility training. WaterART working positions will be introduced to provide multi level programming to help each participant train at an appropriate intensity level for self paced exercise – appropriate for types of arthritis. This program will also introduce the use of flotation and resistive devices such as noodles and resistive paddles for improved performance. Water Walking movements will be incorporated to train mobility, gait and balance.

Full Certification Registration fee includes: Manual with study guide questions & answers, 16 hours of lecture & pool time, DVD011- Arthritis Shallow H2O Program, DVD036-Arthritis Noodles, 3 laminated pool cards, WaterART Certification Exam (theory & practical), 8.0 CECs for AFPA, YMCA, WaterART, AEA, Certification Diploma, laminated wallet card & online profile when successful with exam process. The theory exam is a take-home open-book examination. You will have up to FOUR months after the training to complete the exams. All theory certification exams are take-home, applied theory. If you are currently certified with WaterART Fitness, you do not have to complete the practical assessment. If you are new to WaterART, or your certification has lapsed, you must complete a practical assessment with a Master Trainer OR submit a VHS video/DVD.

8.0 HOUR CEC Workshop fee includes: Arthritis Instructor workshop handouts and lesson plans, Certificate of course completion, 8 hours of training (theory & pool time), & Certificate of Course Completion for 8 CECs (WaterART, AEA, ACE, AFPA, YMCA) RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOP CER

This is an excellent option to update your techniques and renew your qualifications. There are no exams and you review the fundamentals as well as partake in the CEC workshop day on Sunday. You achieve 16.0 hours of continuing education hours AND automatic Certification renewal for two years from your expiration date. We invite you to bring any questions or program ideas that you need clarification on as we may easily fit this into the schedule. Should you not be able to attend the entire event, we will provide a take-home quiz and DVD to submit to re-qualify.

Registration fee includes: 16 hours of onsite training, Handouts and resource materials for Sunday’s workshop, 16.0 CEC’s for WaterART, OFC/FPAO, AFPA, ACE & AEA. Updated Certification Diploma Renewal (to be given to you onsite), wallet card, certificate of course completion, T-shirt (choose small, medium, large, x-large, xx-large) and 2 years automatic renewal from your expiration date. Should you be late (after your expiration please add $20.00 for late fees). You can not automatically renew if your qualifications have expired for more than one year (you will need to re-do the instructor certification program again).

Leigh de Groot, B.Sc, DPT is a Doctor of Physiotherapy licensed in both Ontario and the State of New York. She has been involved in aquatics in varying capacities for 11 years including Lifeguarding, teaching swimming lessons and teaching Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses. She has been a WaterART Instructor for 6 years and is certified in Arthritis, Seniors Instructor and is an Aquatic Rehabilitation Specialist. She has recently joined our team of Master Trainers and brings to the table a unique combination of her love for aquatics as well as a passion for helping people of all ages live their best lives possible through exercise and rehabilitation

Please register via WaterART

• Lunch or snack,
• Water Fitness Wear or Bathing Suit(s),
• Water-shoes are preferred wear.
• towel/cover up,
• water shoes,
• pen,
• paper

All certification materials will be given out at the training event unless you would like the materials
shipped in advance for a $15.00 fee.

This is an optional program – and EVERYONE is welcome to join! Take advantage of the benefits and savings. We do add $15.00 shipping if you are not picking up your gift at an event. Register and apply for your membership early if you wish to receive your membership gift at your event. Save $20.00 off your registration!

Your WP Membership includes a choice of GIFT (choose one of Gift A-K)

• Gift A) WaterART Thermal Vest, WaterART Wet bag,Membership DVD
• Gift B) WaterART Buoyancy Cuffs, LC042, DVD042 , Wet bag
• Gift C) WaterART Mitts , T-shirt , Water-bottle & Waist-Pack, Membership DVD
• Gift D) WaterART Large Equipment Bag, Closed Cell Noodle & Membership DVD (ADD $20.00 for this option)
• Gift E)WaterART Duffle bag & 2 Fit Bands, DVD041/DVD049
• Gift F) WaterART Instructor Shirt, Membership DVD
• Gift G) Speedo 100% Endurance Suit with shelf bra & Membership DVD
• Gift H) Speedo 100% Endurance Suit with built in bra & Membership DVD (ADD $20.00 for this option)
• Gift I) WaterART Anatomy Shirt ( for land or water), Membership DVD
• Gift J) Flex Paddles, DVD040, LC040, WaterART Wet Bag
• Gift K) 5 inch Pair of Dumbbells, DVD060, WaterART Wet Bag

You Also Receive:

• Membership DVD (you choose one if there is not a DVD in package DVD029.DVD033, DVD076,
  DVD066, DVD077)
• Quarterly mailed newsletter (Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall) & Monthly E-Newsletter
• 20-25% discounts on all product purchases & Registration Discounts
• Access to Members Only Website: video streaming, message board, postings www.waterart.org/membersonly & Message Board Privileges

***EVERYONE MUST REGISTER THROUGH
WATERART FITNESS***

ONLINE: www.waterart.org Click on events the top of the website and register for the program you choose.If you are new to WaterART, you will need to create an account. Please do not create another account because all of your settings, including qualifications, order history and membership discounts will not automate to your new account. If you have a COUPON CODE for staff rate, please be sure to enter it prior to check out or when entering your payment information. Click the redeem button to apply discount.
MAIL: WaterART Fitness International Inc., 83 Galaxy Blvd., Unit 19, TORONTO, ON M9W 5X6
PHONE: TOLL FREE 1 866 5 GET WET (1-866-543-8938) (9:00 – 4:00 pm EST)
FAX: (416) 621-0951 OR email us for Questions at info@waterart.org Please Register through WaterART Fitness!

WaterART Fitness does offer group WP rates for 5 or more registered together. WaterART Fitness is part of the Ontario Fitness Council (OFC) /Fitness Practitioners Association of Ontario (FPAO) and NFLA recognized programming.