AquaFITness 101: Taming Idle Talking
Put the FIT back in aquaFITness: solve the problem of distracted, chatty aqua fit participants!
Reviews
What leaders like you are saying...
“lots of ideas, positive, respectful, well done”
“lots of ideas, positive, respectful, well done”
→Read Less“Super simple tips for the novice instructor and great reminders for the veteran. Thank you for the free handout to use with participants. Tamara”
“Super simple tips for the novice instructor and great reminders for the veteran. Thank you for the free handout to use with participants. Tamara”
→Read Less“To the point. Well done Connie!”
“To the point. Well done Connie!”
→Read Less“Thank you for the tips for enhancing the aquatic experience for everyone!”
“Thank you for the tips for enhancing the aquatic experience for everyone!”
→Read Less“This article provides both new and experienced instructors with applicable, simple and professional ways to address chatty participants. Thank you, Connie, for sharing your expertise and insight on a common challenge many of us are faced with. ”
“This article provides both new and experienced instructors with applicable, simple and professional ways to address chatty participants. Thank you, Connie, for sharing your expertise and insight on a common challenge many of us are faced with. ”
→Read LessCourse curriculum
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Instructor Philosophy & Ineffective Behaviours
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Effective Techniques to Stop the Talk
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Stop the Talk Before it Starts!
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Be Prepared and Professional
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Create an Atmosphere of Mutual Respect
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Get Their Attention Before Beginning
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Be Worth Listening To!
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Which Techniques Will You Use?
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04
What if the Chatter Starts?
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The Chatter has Started - Now What?
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More Levels of Intervention
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High Level Interventions
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Feedback Formula for Tough Situations
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Belt Up & Get Splashing
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When All Else Fails...
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05
Quiz
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Course Quiz for Continuing Education Credits
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Connie Jasinskas, M.Sc.
Instructor Bio:
Connie Jasinskas brings over 30 years of experience, passion and humour to her work as an award-winning international health and fitness educator. She has developed a multitude of training resources, bringing laughter and learning to four continents and numerous countries.
Connie co-authored AquaStretch™ Foundations, and created the AQX aqua fitness leadership training and certification program. AQX empowers facilities to train and certify aqua fitness leaders in-house. Numerous one-day specialty certification courses are available through the AQX program.
At home in Cambridge, Canada, Connie provides therapeutic aquatics, pain education programs, OsteoFit classes, trainer development, and instructor certification in a variety of specialties. Her depth of experience and enthusiastic approach to active learning make her a sought-after course trainer, conference presenter, and keynote speaker.
Education: H.B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc. (Exercise Physiology)
Qualifications: Certified Exercise Physiologist, Aquatic and Rehab Specialist
ATRI Faculty
Proprietor: For the Love of Fit (www.FortheLoveofFit.com)
Author, Master Trainer: AQX Aqua Fitness Leadership Excellence Course, AquaBility, AquaNatal, AquaStrength leadership training and certification courses
Co-author: AQXonFloats, AquaCycling and AquaTots leadership training and certification courses
AquaStretch™ Author and Facilitator-Trainer (www.AquaStretchCanada.com)
ATRI Faculty (www.atri.org): Tsunami Spirit Award winner (2014) for innovation in aquatic therapy and rehabilitation
Author: Prescription Laughter
Let's Connect: Linkedin: Connie.Jasinskas
Twitter: @conniejasinskas
Website: www.FortheLoveofFit.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aqx_aqualeadershipexcellence
Website: www.AquaStretchCanada.com
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