DISTANCE CERTIFICATIONS
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World Class Water Aerobic Certification (Core Certification) 4 DVD's
A Complete core/primary Course for the Aqua Aerobics Instructor.
Study Materials include Manual, Study Guide, Study Guide Review DVD, How to Teach Water Aerobics Hand out and DVD, Continuous Choreography Handout and DVD, and Aquatic Shallow Dictionary with sample Practicals DVD
  • ·       Learn effective building blocks to Pattern building styles

    ·       Dictionary of Standardized Aquatic Terms·       Learn how to construct and cue routines & combinations

    ·       Learn about aquatic exercise intensity and how to modify intensity for a variety of populations

    • Learn the basics about:  exercise physiology, kinesiology, energy systems, metabolic systems, and the benefits of aquatic fitness
  • •     Learn water dynamics, water specific moves,
    •      training methodologies, and the components
           of fitness.
    •      Learn about safety considerations and special  
           populations.
    Pre-requisites
    ·       Current CPR
    ·       Completion of course study material & study guide.
    Preparation of Practical Routine (20 Min.)
Add that Professional Touch to Your Classes
Learn musical phrasing and usage, 4 bell curves structures for intensity, and 5 of the standard pattern building methods
(links, add-ons, pyramids, layers, and holding patterns) and how to keep your choreography continuously fresh using the Construction Techniques and the A-PAI dictionary of Aquatic Moves.

How it Works

Register for the Distance Core Certification by completing registration and submitting payment of $175 (shipping is not included if outside the continental US states).

You receive the manual, study guide, aquatic dictionary, How to Teach ...lecture notes How to Teach... DVD, DVD of aquatic dictionary and sample practical routines, Continuous Choreography DVD, Continuous Choreography notes and DVD of study guide review.

You review the study materials and videos. The written test is mailed to the proctor you indicated on your registration form. You arrange with your proctor to take the written test. The proctor will be supplied with an envelope to return the test to A-PAI.

YOU MUST ARRANGE TO HAVE SOMEONE VIDEO TAPE YOUR PRACTICAL. A 20 minute routine showing a warm up, 2 pattern routine, and warm down.

You mail the video, a copy of your current CPR, and a copy of a photo ID to A-PAI.

Your tests will be graded and the results sent back within 4 weeks. Retests of either the practical or written can be done for an additional fee.

DISTANCE EXAMINERS

We have distance examiners than can administer the practical and written tests without so you don't have to find a proctor or video tape your routine in the following locations:

Robin Brown - Albequerque, NM, Cindy Holcomb - Longmont, CO, Rebecca Jacobsmeyer - St. Louis, MO, Leo Denton - Mobile, AL, Ann Sarafian - Twinsburg, OH, Pattee Boler - Roswell, GA, Ute Smith - Cape Girardeau, MO
World Class LAND Aerobic Certification (Core Certification)
A Complete primary course for the Aerobics Instructor.
Study Materials include Manual, Study Guide and 2 DVD's with sample routines, , How to Teach Aerobics handout with 2 DVD's and Continuous Choreography for Step and Hi/Lo handout with 2 DVD's
  • Learn effective building blocks to Pattern building styles
  • Review basic Hi/Lo and the 5 basic foot patterns that make all step combinations
  • Learn how to construct and cue routines & combinations for multi-level classes
  • Learn about exercise intensity and how to modify intensity for a variety of populations

  • Learn the basics about:  exercise physiology, kinesiology, energy systems, metabolic systems, and the benefits of aquatic fitness
  • Learn training methodologies, and the components of fitness
  • Learn about safety considerations for speed,   height of step, proper body mechanics and special populations.
    • Pre-requisites
    ·       Current CPR
    ·       Completion of course study material & study guide.
    Preparation of Practical Routine (20 Min.)

Add that Professional Touch to Your Classes

Learn musical phrasing and usage, 4 bell curves structures for intensity, and 5 of the standard pattern building methods (links, add-ons, pyramids, layers, and holding patterns) and how to keep your choreography continuously fresh. This routines developed in the course are never the same twice.

How it Works

Register for the Distance Land Certification by completing registration and submitting payment of $175 (shipping is not included if outside the continental US states).

You receive the manual, study guide, aquatic dictionary, How to Teach ...lecture notes  with How to Teach... DVD’s 1 and 2, the Study Guide with additional Study Guide Questions and 2 DVD’s for the Study Guide and Sample routines, and Continuous Choreography for Step and Hi/Lo and out with DVD’s 1 and 2.

You review the study materials and videos. The written test is mailed to the proctor you indicated on your registration form. You arrange with your proctor to take the written test. The proctor will be supplied with an envelope to return the test to A-PAI.

YOU MUST ARRANGE TO HAVE SOMEONE VIDEO TAPE YOUR PRACTICAL. A 20-minute routine showing a warm up, 2 pattern routine step or hi/lo, and warm down.

You mail the video, a copy of your current CPR, and a copy of a photo ID to A-PAI.

Your tests will be graded and the results sent back within 4 weeks. Retests of either the practical or written can be done for an additional fee.

Once you have registered and we have mailed the materials, there are no refunds unless there is a medical problem

DISTANCE EXAMINERS

We have distance examiners than can administer the practical and written tests without so you don't have to find a proctor or video tape your routine in the following locations:

Cindy Holcomb - Longmont, CO, Rebecca Jacobsmeyer - St. Louis, MO, Ann Sarafian - Twinsburg, OH, Pattee Boler - FL
Aquatic Personal Training Certification-Level 1 and Advanced

A manual for land and water fitness assessments, liability information and forms, exercises and safety consernds for many speical population, how to program and keep journals, exercise science. 7 DVD's of 2 video lecture, the Master Dictionary of Moves in paper and 3 DVD's equipment usages and exexicses with DVD, plus Prep for Aquatic PT handout and DVD.

ADVANCED LEVEL ADDITION AVAILABLE AS HOMESTUDY.

  • ·       Learn the objectives, considerations, responsibilities, and legal aspects of personal training.

    ·       Learn client programming

    ·       Learn the paperwork, journal maintenance, and progress tracking.

    ·       Learn how to administer fitness assessments.

    ·       Learn the basics about:  exercise analysis for the muscles, joint actions, planes, levers, and kinesology

    Learn how to effective use and analyze equipment

  • •     Learn about analyzing type of workouts

    •      Learn about fitness considerations for special  

           populations.

    Pre-requisites

    ·       Current CPR

    ·       Completion of course study material.

    Current primary certification or Land PT certification or a degree/field in Exercise Science
If You Use Equipment You Want This Class
In the water, everything changes. Simply transferring moves and exercises to the water does not mean
you are working the same muscles the same way. This class will instruct you on how the targeted muscle groups and forces change
if you use buoyancy, resistance, or weighted equipment. Be able to accurately know what muscles you are working and how.
The information in this class is applicable to all types of classes and all special populations.
Learn how to determine the “effective weight” of buoyancy equipment in the water.

How it Works

Register for the Distance Aquatic PT Certification by completing registration, submitting a copy of current CPR, submitting a copy of current ACSM, AFAA, or ACE Personal Trainer certification, and a payment of $225 (shipping is not included if outside the continental US states).

You receive the manual, study guide, master dictionary of moves, equipment usage, land and water fitness assessments, Equipment Usage DVD, Prepare for Aquatic PT DVD, PT Cert 2 DVD’s and Master Dictionary 3 DVD’s

You review the study materials and video. The written test is mailed to the proctor  you indicated on your registration form. You arrange with your proctor to take the written test. The proctor will be supplied with an envelope to return the test to A-PAI.

YOU MUST ARRANGE TO HAVE SOMEONE WITNESS AND PARTICIPATE IN YOUR PRACTICAL. The practical is the completion of the land and water fitness assessments.

You mail the fitness assessments signed by the witness, a copy of your current CPR, a copy of your PT certification, and a copy of a photo ID to A-PAI.

Your tests will be graded and the results sent back within 4 weeks. Retests of either the practical or written can be done for an additional fee.

Once you have registered and we have mailed the materials, there are no refunds unless there is a medical problem.

DISTANCE EXAMINERS

We have distance examiners than can administer the practical and written tests without so you don't have to find a proctor or video tape your routine in the following locations:

Cindy Holcomb - Longmont, CO, Rebecca Jacobsmeyer - St. Louis, MO, Ute Smith - Cape Girardeau, MO

Aquatic Personal Training - Advanced Certification - (6.0 A-PAI)

This is an additional level of testing above the Aquatic Personal Trainer - Level 1 that includes more in depth Client Programming and Kinesiology.

How it Works

Register for the Distance Certification by completing registration, submitting a copy of current A-PAI Aquatic PT certification, submitting a copy of current CPR, and submitting payment of $50 (shipping is not included if outside the continental US states).

You receive three Senario clients.

You review the study materials and video for the original certification. The written test is mailed to the proctor you indicated on your registration form. You arrange with your proctor to take the written test. The proctor will be supplied with an envelope to return the test to A-PAI.

You mail the senarios, a copy of your current CPR, a copy of current A-PAI Aquatic PT Certification and a copy of a photo ID to A-PAI.

Your tests will be graded and the results sent back within 4 weeks. Retests of either the practicial or written can be done for an additional fee.

Once you have registered and we have mailed the materials, there are no refunds unless there is a medical problem.
Senior Fitness/Aquatic Arthritis
A Certification for The Fastest Growing Segment of Our PopulationThe “Must Know” Basics for Working with Seniors and Arthritis

Includes manuals, lecture and water video and study guide nd workshop

  • •       To review the physical changes in seniors and arthritis

    ·         To review the anchored aquatic dictionary

    ·          To understand the goals for these special populations and review the industry recommendations and concerns

    • To properly understand and develop safe effective routines

Pre-requisites

·       Current CPR

·       Completion of course study material.

·       Reccommended primary/core certification, or a

        degree/field in Exercise Science

The “Must Know” Basics for Working with Seniors and Arthritis

This class will teach you what you need to know for the most rapidly growing segment of our population. A 3 hour lecture on the demographics, objectives, safety concerns and senior/arthritis specific moves is followed by a 1 hour demo in the pool emphaisizing Anchored Aquatix. Become prepared to effectively and safely handle these fun loving older adults.

How it Works

Register for the Distance Certification by completing registration, submitting a copy of current CPR, and submitting payment of $160 (shipping is not included if outside the continental US states).

You receive the manuals, study guide, 2 DVD’s of Senior Fitness/Aquatic Arthritis lecture, and DVD of aquatic class and Anchored Aquatic Dictionary, and a DVD of the Study guide review and another class.

You review the study materials and videos. The written test is mailed to the proctor you indicated on your registration form. You arrange with your proctor to take the written test. The proctor will be supplied with an envelope to return the test to A-PAI.

YOU MUST ARRANGE TO HAVE SOMEONE VIDEO TAPE YOUR PRACTICAL. A 20 minute routine showing a warm up, 2 pattern routine, arthritis exercises, and warm down.

You mail the video, a copy of your current CPR and a copy of a photo ID to A-PAI.

Your tests will be graded and the results sent back within 4 weeks. Retests of either the practical or written can be done for an additional fee.

Once you have registered and we have mailed the materials, there are no refunds unless there is a medical problem.

DISTANCE EXAMINERS

We have distance examiners than can administer the practical and written tests without so you don't have to find a proctor or video tape your routine in the following locations:

Cindy Holcomb - Longmont, CO, Rebecca Jacobsmeyer - St. Louis, MO, Ann Sarafian - Twinsburg, OH
Aquatic Kickboxing
Safe, Effective, Fun Implementation of the Latest Fitness Craze

  • •      To review safety in class construction and in special populations

    ·                To understand the difference between kickboxing and group fitness

    ·                To adapt the sport, but maintain most of its form

    ·                To review the moves and their proper form

    To review proper patterning and combination development techniques

Pre-requisites

·       Current CPR

·       Completion of course study material.

·       Reccommended primary/core certification, or a

        degree/field in Exercise Science
If Teach Kickboxing You Want this Class
Make it Fun – Make it Intense – Make it Safe. This is a fun-intense-interval type workout, but it requires special education for the instructor to keep it safe muscularly balanced, and effective. Keep the core of proper kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do patterns, moves, and techniques, but skillfully adapt it for group fitness.

How it Works

Register for the Distance Certification by completing registration, submitting a copy of current CPR, and submitting payment of $150 (shipping is not included if outside the continental US states).

You receive the manual, DVD of Aquatic kickboxing lecture, and DVD of 2 aquatic  classes.

You review the study materials and videos. The written test is mailed to the proctor you indicated on your registration form. You arrange with your proctor to take the written test. The proctor will be supplied with an envelope to return the test to A-PAI.

YOU MUST ARRANGE TO HAVE SOMEONE VIDEO TAPE YOUR PRACTICAL. A 20 minute routine showing a warm up, 2 pattern routine that balances lead, two skill or training exercises, and warm down.

You mail the video, a copy of your current CPR, and a copy of a photo ID to A-PAI.

Your tests will be graded and the results sent back within 4 weeks. Retests of either the practical or written can be done for an additional fee.

Once you have registered and we have mailed the materials, there are no refunds unless there is a medical problem.

DISTANCE EXAMINERS

We have distance examiners than can administer the practical and written tests without so you don't have to find a proctor or video tape your routine in the following locations:

Cindy Holcomb - Longmont, CO, Pattee Boler - FL
Registration Form:Distance Learning:  _______________________ Certification

*Manuals and Study Materials are Non-refundable & are required for enrollment in the certification.

Agreement for Enrollment Signature__________________________________________________

I understand that I am responsible for completing the class I am registered for. I understand that for the distance learning program the study materials and manual are non-refundable. In the event, I cannot complete the course due to medical reasons, I will only receive a refund of certification cost (not study materials) if the written exam has not been mailed to the proctor. If the written exam has already been mailed by my request, then my refund would be $15 than the certification to cver mailing and material cost of the test. Proof of medical problem will be required.

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CORE Aquatic Certification ($100)            Manual and Study Materials*($75) 

Total for Certification                        $175

LAND Aerobic Certification ($100)            Manual and Study Materials*($75) 

Total for Certification                        $175

Combined Land & Water Certifications ($125)Manual and Study Materials*($125) 

            Total for Certification            $250                                                           

Aquatic PT Certification ($140)                        Manual and Study Materials*($85) 

            Total for Certification            $225

Aquatic Personal Trainer – Advanced Certification ($50)           

Total for Certification                        $50

Aquatic Kick boxing Certification ($100)            Manual and Study Materials*($50) 

Total for Certification                        $150

Senior Fitness/Aquatic Arthritis ($100)            Manual and Study Materials*($60) 

Total for Certification                        $160

 

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