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Aquatic Exercise Fundamentals Certificate​
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SCW FITNESS EDUCATION
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SCW Fitness Education was founded by Sara Kooperman, JD in 1987. Since that time we have hosted over 80
MANIA Group Fitness, Personal Training and Club Management Conventions and have touched more than 120,000 fitness professionals. Our educational division, SCW Fitness Certifications, has developed high-quality certifications on topics ranging from Pilates to Pregnancy and from Aquatics to Aging. We have also produced almost 400 DVDs and are the largest
producer of fitness instructor training DVDs in the world. Additionally, we have produced numerous instructional and workout DVDs to companion QVC and in-home fitness products.
SCW Fitness Education remains committed to providing the finest instructors’ education programs, fitness
certifications and continuing education DVDs/videos in the world!
AQUATIC EXERCISE FUNDAMENTALS SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE
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This home study course encompasses those skills vital to becoming a successful aquatic exercise leader. Drawing on over 50 years of combined experience in the aquatic fitness industry, this specialty certificate serves as an important first step into the field of teaching aquatic exercise and emphasizes practical skill mastery. It addresses the benefits of aquatic exercise, the aquatic environment and principles of water, general anatomy and kinesiology, water depth options and appropriate movement plans,
cueing skills, music use, working with special populations, the need for professionalism and leadership skills, & legal considerations.
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Home Study Course Includes:
• SCW Aquatic Exercise Fundamentals Manual
• YMCA Water Fitness for Health, Text
• Home Study Outline and Instructions
• “Introduction to Aquatics: Take the Plunge,” video
• “Aquatic Choreography Made Simple,” video