Saturday, September 13, 2008

AFP Practical & Skill Applications Review
7:30a-3:30p           
A 6-hour hands-on workshop format led by AEA Aquatic Training Specialists and designed to reinforce the online AEA Certification Prep Course. This review does not cover all AFP Manual Chapters or topic areas, rather it targets practical applications and instructor skills that are sometimes difficult to master through reading or distance learning.  Theory, classroom movement and pool participant help you to apply your knowledge to enhance your teaching! Requires advanced pre-event study – follow Course Outline provided with registration.

Already Certified?  Earn CECs!
*AEA CECs issued ONLY to individuals who are currently AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certified and are not issued to those sitting for the certification examination.  CECs: AEA 7.0*, ACE 0.7, AFAA 6.5, BOC 6.0

Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification Exam    
4:00-6:15pm
This 100-question, multiple-choice and true/false written exam is designed to test a standard level on theoretical and practical competence and skill for aquatic fitness professionals.

AEA highly recommends that ALL Candidates have a minimum of 6 months practical experience in aquatic exercise and allow at least 8-12 weeks of advanced study utilizing the AFP Manual and Study Objectives.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Class Construction: Successful Senior Strategies
Aquatic programming that targets the senior population spells success! From marketing and promotion to music and motivation, every concept of program design, development and implementation must be considered.  Explore this creative collection of pool programs that are perfect for the older adult market: Circuits with Class; Interval Integration; Water Walk 101; Strong, Stretched & Senior. Take home 4 complete programs and ideas for getting started… successfully! CECs:  AEA 3.0, ACE 0.3, AFAA 2.5, ATRI 3.0, BOC 3.0

Class Construction: Cardio Programming & Leadership
Add more depth to your shallow water aerobic activities through enhanced programming options and strong leadership skills.  This course targets three critical areas of class construction:

• Aquatic Upgrade – Download three unique styles of training into your pool to upgrade your aquatic routine
• Everyone Choreographs – Take yours to the next level with helpful hints for multi-level programming
• You Too Can Cue – More than just counting, cueing can transform a basic routine into a brilliant performance