Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, 7th Edition (EPUB)

Physically disabled people and older persons are not the only demographics that benefit from aquatic fitness. For people of all ages and skill levels, water exercise is a tried-and-true form of physical activity that is both enjoyable and demanding. It provides low-impact alternatives for personal training, small-group fitness, and group exercise. The most thorough resource for creating and facilitating successful pool workouts is the Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Seventh Edition, which serves as the main study guide for the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) certification exam.

With input from 17 professionals in the field, you will discover how to infuse your instruction with methods and plans inspired by numerous well-known fitness styles, including kickboxing, yoga, body sculpting, Pilates, jogging and walking, circuits, interval training, and sport-specific training. Along with new and updated information on the following, you’ll also find updated research on exercising in shallow and deep water:

• Equipment designed specifically for aquatic environments, such as bikes, treadmills, and exercise stations

• The most recent interval training methods, such as Tabata and HIIT

• Guidelines for water safety

• Aquatics guidelines from groups like the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the Arthritis Foundation

• Nutrition and weight-management recommendations based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015–2020

Legal and business perspectives on insurance, music licensing, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance

Exercise anatomy and physiology are among the fundamental exercise science topics included in the Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual. The book goes into working with specific populations, injuries, and crises. There is a thorough glossary and index at the end of each chapter, as well as study questions for individuals getting ready for the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification exam.

You won’t find the comprehensive programming and fitness applications you require in one handy location anywhere else. The AEA Standards and Guidelines, group fitness teaching methods, and the fundamentals of physical fitness are all covered in the Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual. Develop the essential abilities for running aquatic exercise programs that are safe, fun, and successful to increase your teaching and career options.