AQX AquaBility Basic Training Course
Aqua Fitness Adaptations
AquaBility Basic Training
You are a qualified aqua fitness instructor seeking skill development.
You work with people who have pain or difficulty moving in regular aqua fitness classes.
You instruct 1:1 or groups of people needing adaptations to vigorous aqua fitness classes.
You offer therapeutic or post-rehabilitation aquatic exercise sessions.
You have participants in your regular aqua fitness classes who would benefit from movement modifications specific to their needs.
Ruth Sova, MSc. ATRIC President
A - 0. Tips for using this course platform
FREE PREVIEWA - 1. We are so happy you are training with us!
FREE PREVIEWA - 2. AquaBility's Unique Leadership Approach
FREE PREVIEWA - 3. AquaBility Learning Objectives
FREE PREVIEWA - 4. AquaBility Basic Training and Certification Pathway
FREE PREVIEWA - 5. AQX AquaBility History
FREE PREVIEWA - 6. Legal Stuff - READ before you proceed!
A - 7. Health Screening Questions
A - 8. Participation Disclaimer and Informed Consent - Complete Before Proceeding
A - 9. Helpful Terms and Short Forms
A - 10. Acknowledgements
FREE PREVIEWA - 11. Tell us About Yourself
FREE PREVIEWA - 12. AquaBility Quiz #1
B - 0. Important Tip for Video Lessons (Read Text Below Each Video!)
FREE PREVIEWB - 1. Introduction to the AquaBility 10 Steps to Leadership Excellence
FREE PREVIEWB - 2. AquaBility 10 Steps to Leadership Excellence Checklist PDF
B - 3. Step 1A - Prepare to Teach AquaBility
B - 4. Step 1B - Welcome & Set Expectations
B - 5. Step 2 - Power Posture
B - 6. Step 3A - Effective Cueing - Do • Mark • Coach
B - 7. Step 3B - Effective Coaching
B - 8. Step 3C - Practice Visual Cueing
B - 9. Step 4 - Observe, Evaluate, and Respond
B - 10. Step 5 - Monitor Intensity and Offer Options
B - 11. Step 6 - Build Body Balance
B - 12. Step 7 - Use of Music
B - 13. Step 8 - Stay Safe While You Teach
B - 14. - Step 9 - Highlight Hydration
FREE PREVIEWB - 15. Step 10 - Epitomize – Caring, Acceptance, Professionalism and Enthusiasm!
B - 16. Self-Assessment - 10 Steps
B - 17. AquaBility Quiz #2
C - 1. Who Comes to Our Classes?
C - 2. The AquaBility Approach – Movement and Teaching Adaptations
C - 3. Empower Choice: "If an exercise hurts, don't do it"
FREE PREVIEWC - 4. Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for Most People
C - 5. Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions
C - 6. Movements for the Hands and Upper Extremities
C - 7. Movements for the Shoulders
C - 8. Movements for the Feet and Lower Extremities
C - 9. Joint Replacements: The Knee
C - 10. Joint Replacements: the Hip
C - 11. Back Pain
C - 12. Post Cardiac Considerations
C - 13. Diabetes
C - 14. Neurological Deficits
C - 15. Respiratory Conditions
C - 16. The Childbearing Year: Pre/Post Natal Participants
C - 17. People with Cancer
C - 18. AquaBility Quiz #3
D - 1. Summary of Depths & Buoyancy Options
D - 2. Buoyancy Options Recommended for AquaBility
D - 3. The T-Test: Assessing Flotation Options
D - 4. Buoyancy Torque With Flotation Devices
D - 5. Suspended Work & Recommended Flotation Options
D - 6. AquaBility Quiz #4
E - 1. Chapter Objectives: Why and How to Modify Movement
E - 2. Intensity Options: Surface Area Factors (SAF)
E - 3. Increase Intensity Sensibly
E - 4. Use of SOM to Customize Intensity
E - 5. Using ROM Effectively
E - 6. Useful AquaBility Modifications
E - 7. AquaBility Movement Bank: Legs Both Depths
E - 8. AquaBility Movement Bank: Arms
E - 9. Smooth Transitions are Important
E - 10. AquaBility Quiz #5
F - 1. Chapter Objectives
F - 2. What Affects Balance?
F - 3. Upper Extremity (U/E) Balance Progressions
F - 4. Lower Extremity (L/E) Balance Progressions
F - 5. How to Use Balance Progressions
F - 6. Intro to Gait Training
F - 7. Gait Training Activities
F - 8. Gait Patterns
F - 9. Using the Heavy Concept
F - 10. Fine Motor Movements
F - 11. Teaching IN the Pool
F - 12. In Pool Teaching Tips
F - 13. Protecting Your Voice
F - 14. Water Position & Visual Cues
F - 15. Helpful Reminders About Teaching in the Water
F - 16. AquaBility Quiz #6
G - 1. Chapter Objectives
G - 2. AquaBility Class Goals
G - 3. AquaBility Overload
G - 4. AquaBility Class Priorities - Pain Management
G - 5. Range of Motion: Flexibility Goals
G - 6. Static Stretching
G - 7. AQX Stretches Described
G - 8. AquaBility Stretching Strategies
G - 9. AquaBility Stretching Tips
G - 10. Stretching Priorities
G - 11. AquaBility MSE Strategies
G - 12. Functional MSE
G - 13. Cardiovascular Endurance (CVX) in AquaBility Classes
G - 14. AquaBility Quiz #7
H - 1. Chapter Objectives
H - 2. L/E Balance Progressions for Stationary MSE Activities
H - 3. U/E Balance Progressions for Exercises
H - 4. Advanced Balance Activities with a Noodle
H - 5. Balance and Core Training Summary Chart
H - 6. Coordination Activities
H - 7. AquaBility Class Scheduling Recommendations
H - 8. Warm Pool Characteristics and Class Choices
H - 9. Summary of Goals for Most Musculoskeletal Conditions
H - 10. AquaBility Class Guidelines - Warm Water Pool
H - 11. Sample AquaBility Class - Chest Deep • Warm Water
H - 12. Detailed AquaBility Warmup Ideas - Chest Deep - Warm Pools
H - 13. Detailed AquaBility MSE and Core
H - 14. Application: Class Planning for Several Health Conditions
H - 15. Planning Your AquaBility Class
H - 16. AquaBility Quiz #8
I - 1. Chapter Objectives
I - 2. AquaBility Classes Versus "Rehabilitation"
I - 3. Stages of Rehabilitation
I - 4. Research and Exercise Recommendations
I - 5. Backward Walking
I - 6. Effectiveness of Aquatic Training for People with Fibromyalgia (FMS)
I - 7. Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for People with Arthritis
I - 8. Effects of Buoyancy on Load Bearing
I - 9. Benefits of Aquatic Exercise and Therapy
I - 10. Aquatic Physiotherapy Evidence-Based Guide
I - 11. Ai Chi for Pain in People with MS
I - 12. The Benefits of Laughter
I - 13. Useful Resources
I - 14. Where to from Here?
I - 15. AquaBility Quiz #9