AquaTots Basic Training Course

AquaTots Basic Training helps you teach safe, enjoyable pool classes for adults and Tots (6 months–2 years) in a float boat. Adult exercises,Tot play activities and detailed class plans help everyone celebrate the joy of movement in the water.

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Course curriculum

1. Welcome to AQX AquaTots Basic Training!
2. A - 1. Learning Objectives: AquaTots Basic Training Course
3. A - 2. Getting the Most from Your Course
4. A - 3. Who Should Take This Course?
5. A - 4. AquaTots Background and Goals
6. A - 5. Getting Started: What Carers Need to Know
7. A - 6. AQX AquaTots Training & Certification Pathway
8. A - 7. Legal Stuff - READ before you proceed!
9. A - 8. Health Screening Questions
10. A - 9. Participation Disclaimer and Informed Consent - Complete Before Proceeding
11. A - 10. Helpful Terms and Short Forms
12. A - 11. Acknowledgements
13. A - 12. Tell us About Yourself
14. A -13. Quiz #1 - Introduction
1. B - 1. Plan to Succeed!
2. B - 2. Unique Features of AquaTots Programs
3. B - 3. Intro to AquaTots 10 Steps
4. B - 4. Prepare for the Program
5. B - 5. AquaTots FAQ's
6. B - 6. Get Ready to Teach
7. B - 7. Preparation Each Class
8. B - 8. Greet Participants as They Arrive
9. B - 9. Clarify Expectations
10. B - 10. Power Posture
11. B - 11. Typical Parental Postural Issues
12. B - 12. Counteracting Postural Problems
13. B - 13. Cueing the Moves - Safety First!
14. B - 14. Mark & Coach the Moves
15. B - 15. In-Pool Teaching Advantages and Tips
16. B - 16. Observe, Evaluate & Respond to Tot Teams
17. B - 17. Class Design Considerations
18. B - 18. Cue Movement Options Throughout Class
19. B - 19. Build Body Balance
20. B - 20. Move to the Music
21. B - 21. Highlight Hydration
22. B - 22. Have Fun!
23. B - 23. Checklist Summary - AquaTots 10 Steps to Leadership Excellence
24. B - 24. Goal Setting - AquaTots Leadership Skills
25. B - 25. Quiz #2 - AquaTots Leadership Excellence
1. C - 2. Tot Team Preparation
2. C - 3. Pre/Postnatal Questions and Considerations
3. C - 4. Restrictions During the Postnatal Period?
4. C - 5. Psychological Changes
5. C - 6. Aquatic Exercise Considerations During the Childbearing Year
6. C - 7. Summary of Reminders
1. D - 1. Safety First!
2. D - 2. Seating the Tot in the Boat
3. D - 3. Grip Options
4. D - 4. More on Baby Boats
1. E - 1. Intro
2. E - 2. AQX Movement Mods for AquaTots Classes
3. E - 3. Buoyancy Options for AquaTots
4. E - 4. Removing the Bounce
5. E - 5. Suspension Using the Baby Boat
6. E - 6. AquaTots Leg (L/E) and Arm (U/E) Moves Lists
7. E - 7. More About Arms (Upper Extremity - U/E)
8. E - 8. Arm Work That's Fun-ctional!
9. E - 9. Safety Notes
10. E - 10. Goals for Upper Extremity Work
11. E - 11. Quiz #4 - AquaTots Moves
1. F - 1. CVX Moves
2. F - 2. MSE Moves
3. F - 3. Planning Stretches for AquaTots Classes
4. F - 4. Recommended Stretches for AquaTots Classes
5. F - 5. Stretching U/E and Neck
6. F - 6. Stretching Lower Extremities (L/E)
7. F - 7. Hip Stretches
8. F - 8. On-Deck versus In-Water Teaching
9. F - 9. Fit Tips for Participants
10. F - 10. Quiz #5 - CVX • MSE • Stretch
1. G - 1. AquaTots 6-Week Program Design
2. G - 2. Advantages of Registered Programs
3. G - 3. AquaTots Program Recommendations
4. G - 4. Registration Information: FAQs and More
5. G - 5. AquaTots Program Overview
6. G - 6. Getting Ready for a 6-week Program
7. G - 7. Program Outline: Week #1 • Six-Week Series of Classes
8. G - 8. Second Class: Class Theme - Skin Irritation
9. G - 9. Third Class: Infant Choking & CPR
10. G - 10. Fourth Class: Benefits of Vertical Aquatic Exercise
11. G - 11. Fifth Class: Theme - Water Safety
12. G - 12. Sixth Class: Theme - Graduation! and What's Next?
13. G - 13. AquaTots Program Plan Download
14. G - 14. Awkward Situations - What to Do?
15. G - 15. Workable Solutions to Awkward Situations
16. G - 16. Quiz #6 - AquaTots Program Planning
1. H - 1. Baby Boat Contact Methods
2. H - 2. AquaTots Fitness Goals
3. H - 3. AquaTots Workout Goals
4. H - 4. AquaTots Stretch Goals
5. H - 5. Warm Up Details
6. H - 6. Workout Details
7. H - 7. Stretch Details
8. H - 8. Tot Team Formations
9. H - 9. Formation Tips
10. H - 10. Getting Started - Check List for the First Class
11. H - 11. Detailed Plan for Warm Up
12. H - 12. Detailed Plan for Workout
13. H - 13. Detailed Plan for Stretch
14. H - 14. Third Class Workout - Theme: Infant Choking & CPR
15. H - 15. Sixth Class - What's Next?
16. H - 16. Sixth Class Workout Plan
17. H - 17. Program Evaluation
1. I - 1. AquaTots Certification

About this course

Free
104 lessons
0.5 hours of video content

Trainer & Co-Author

Trainer Bio: Tamara Colaizzi, Blue Motion Fitness Inc.

Tamara Colaizzi is a passionate movement motivator and committed mermaid! The founder of Blue Motion Fitness Inc. (https://www.bluemotionfitness.com/), Tamara offers a variety of training ON and in the water. Tamara is an AQX Master Trainer for aqua fitness leadership courses as well as the AQX AquaBility specialty certification course. She is the co-author and lead trainer for AQX AquaTots, and AQXonFloats. Helping people improve their quality of life through land and water fitness classes is her daily pursuit. Tamara is a regional innovator in both floating fitness and B-Board training. Summer months will find her on the lake, introducing SUP board training to her community. To find out more about Tamara's many activities, visit her website: www.bluemotionfitness.com

Tamara Colaizzi

AQX Master Trainer & Specialty Trainer

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