Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, 7th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Aquatic fitness is not just for older adults or those with physical limitations. Water exercise is a proven fitness activity that is challenging and fun for all age groups and abilities. It offers reduced-impact options for group exercise, small-group fitness, and personal training. As the primary preparation resource for the certification exam of the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Seventh Edition, is the most comprehensive resource to help you design and lead effective exercise sessions in the pool.

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 adherence to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), insurance, and music licensing

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.