Children's Aquatic Fitness Programming

Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credit.

Approved for:

0.4 (Categroy D) Action Personal Training Certification (ACTION)
4.0 Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
4.0 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
0.4 Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI)
2.0 National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
0.5 National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
4.0 National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
0.4 Council on Prof. Stand. Kinesiotherapy (COPS-KT)
4.0 YMCA
4.0 World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.)
4.0 International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

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Childhood obesity and physical inactivity are making it more important than ever for youth fitness programs. This course provides ideas and information on effective aquatic programming for children through creative teaching methods, class formats, leadership styles and more. See videos showing developmental progression with motor skills as children of different ages jump, hop, skip, gallop, and more! Age appropriate formatting recommendations are given to enable you to develop appropriate programs with game and activity ideas included.

By reviewing and studying this course you will:

1. review the characteristics of children and statistics regarding children’s fitness.
2. gain insight into children’s physiology and program considerations vital to a healthy children’s program.
3. understand age and developmental considerations and how these impact programming.
4. develop knowledge and understanding of perceptual motor concepts and terminology to increase the effectiveness of your programming.
5. gain insight into class discipline and safety.
6. learn programming concepts and see sample class outlines and activity ideas.