Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: WITS-0003 Organization: World Instructor Training Schools Location: Classroom-based Length: 36 hours Dates Offered: 1/1/2004 - 7/31/2009 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Physical Education or Exercise Science Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: To provide students with the most current, foundational knowledge, training, and competency testing to certify them to practice as a professional aqua fitness instructor. Learning Outcomes: Explain fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology Design an aqua fitness program Demonstrate proper execution of water exercises for individuals and groups, which include warm up, stretching and cool down General Topics: Exercise anatomy and physiology Physical fitness Health screening Weight management Special populations Aqua vs. land based exercise Basic pool safety Successful programming Music Incorporating the qualities of effective instruction Cueing, creativity and choreography Aqua cardio Movement analysis and nutrition Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Other practical skills assessments Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content