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What leaders like you are saying...

Anne Parr

5 star rating

“lots of ideas, positive, respectful, well done”

“lots of ideas, positive, respectful, well done”

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Tamara Colaizzi

5 star rating

“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”

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Issac Dziak

5 star rating

“To the point. Well done Connie!”

“To the point. Well done Connie!”

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Pamela Dunk

5 star rating

“Thank you for the tips for enhancing the aquatic experience for everyone!”

“Thank you for the tips for enhancing the aquatic experience for everyone!”

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Lauren Rogers

5 star rating

“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. ”

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Course curriculum

    1. C - 1. Stop the Talk Before it Starts!

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. C - 2. Be Prepared and Professional

    3. C - 3. Create an Atmosphere of Mutual Respect

    4. C - 4. Get Their Attention Before Beginning

    5. C - 5. Educate to Motivate!

    6. C - 6. Participant Education

    7. C - 7. Get Wet Get Fit - Free Resources

    1. D - 1. The Chatter has Started - Now What?

    2. D - 2. Moderate Levels of Intervention

    3. D - 3. Using Humour

    4. D - 4. High Level Interventions

    5. D - 5. Feedback Formula for Tough Situations

    6. D - 6. Why Aren't My Strategies Working?

    7. D - 7. When All Else Fails...

    8. D - 8. Dealing with Difficult People

    9. D - 9. Setting Expectations

    10. D - 10. Resources

    11. D - 11. Finally...

    1. Course Quiz for Continuing Education Credits

About this course

  • $79.97
  • 30 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Connie Jasinskas, M.Sc.

Instructor Bio:

Quote: “We care about every participant we teach, and we care about YOU, their instructor. Our mission is your success!”

Connie Jasinskas brings decades of experience, passion and humour to her work as an international health and fitness educator. She is a popular author, conference presenter and speaker; an award-winning innovator in therapeutic aquatics.

In 2011, Connie created AQX aqua fitness leadership training and certification, offering facilities the opportunity to train and certify aqua fitness staff in-house. Now available in 5 Canadian provinces and Iqaluit, Nunavut, AQX training is highly respected for providing practical, affordable excellence in aqua fitness leadership.

AQX training courses and programs are constantly expanding and adapting to instructor needs. Specialty courses through AQX include: AquaBility (gentle aqua fitness), AQXonFloats (floating fitness classes), AquaCycling, AquaTots, AquaStrength and AquaStretch™.

To adapt to global need, our specialty programs are available through a combination of on-line, virtual, and on-site training.

Connie provides therapeutic aquatic exercise, pain education programs, OsteoFit classes, Training for Trainers, and instructor certification in a variety of specialties. She is a faculty member of ATRI - Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute (now AEA). Connie's depth of experience and enthusiastic approach to active learning have delighted learners on four continents and in numerous countries.

Let's Connect: Linkedin: Connie.Jasinskas

Subscribe to AQX on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkdeT0m-QCp4ro6yjERr3Q

Website: www.FortheLoveofFit.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aqx_aqualeadershipexcellence

Website: www.AquaStretchCanada.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquastretchcanada/

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Education: H.B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc. (Exercise Physiology)

Qualifications: Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Aquatic and Rehab Specialist

Proprietor: For the Love of Fit (www.FortheLoveofFit.com)

AquaStretch™ Author and Facilitator-Trainer (www.AquaStretchCanada.com)

Author, Master Trainer: AQX Leadership Excellence Course, AQX Training for Trainers; AquaBility, and AquaNatal; co-author of AQXonFloats, AquaCycling and AquaTots Leadership Training and Certification courses

ATRI Faculty (www.atri.org): Tsunami Spirit Award winner (2014) for innovation in aquatic therapy and rehabilitation

Connie Jasinskas

AQX Founder, Master Trainer