AQX AquaCycling
Instructor Certification Course
This certification course is appropriate for instructors of aquatic cycling classes and programs.
Want to teach group classes using aquatic cycles?
Need to understand how to properly fit aquatic cycles to participants?
Want to safely transport aquatic cycles in and out of your pool?
Need to provide your participants with excellent, enjoyable AquaCycling classes and programs?
Want to certify in AQX AquaCycling?
A - 1. Tips for using this course platform
FREE PREVIEWA - 2. Who Should Take This Course?
FREE PREVIEWA - 3. AquaCycling Course Structure and Objectives
FREE PREVIEWA - 4. Introduction to the AQX AquaCycling Course
FREE PREVIEWA - 5. AQX AquaCycling Certification Pathway
FREE PREVIEWA - 6. Legal Stuff - A Must Read
A - 7. Health Questionnaire
A - 8. Participation Disclaimer and Informed Consent - Complete Before Proceeding
A - 9. Terminology and Short Forms
A - 10. Background and Acknowledgements
FREE PREVIEWA - 11. Quiz #1 - Introduction
B - 1. Welcome to AQX AquaCycling
FREE PREVIEWB - 2. What to Wear - How to Prepare
FREE PREVIEWB - 3. About Bike Setup
FREE PREVIEWB - 4. Importance of Fitting Correctly
B - 5. Bike Identification Tip
FREE PREVIEWQuiz #2 - Preparing to Ride
C - 1. Fitting the Cycle to Each Rider: Summary
C - 2. About Bike Pedals
C - 3. Saddle Setup Specifics
C - 4. Saddle Fore-Aft Adjustment
C - 5. Handlebar Height Recommendations
C - 6. Handlebar Settings: Considerations
C - 7. Handlebar Grip Options
FREE PREVIEWC - 8: Prepare to Hydrate!
FREE PREVIEWQuiz #3 - Fitting Specifics
D - 1. Bike Transfers Into and Out of the Pool
D - 2. Three Person Bike Transfer
D - 3. Two Person Bike Transfer in Tillsonburg
FREE PREVIEWD - 4. Single Person Bike Transport In and Out of the Pool
D - 5. Bike Placement in the Pool
FREE PREVIEWD - 6. Where's The Instructor?
Quiz #4 - Bike Transfers & Placement
E - 1. Water Depth Relative to Rider Height
E - 2. How's Your Posture?
E - 3. Establishing Power Posture
E - 4. Benefits of Power Posture
E - 5. Riding Positions
E - 6. Standing Riding Position
E - 7. What NOT to do When Standing
FREE PREVIEWE - 8. Recumbent Riding
E - 9. Recumbent Riding Considerations
E - 10. More About Recumbent Riding
E - 11. Arm Actions in Recumbent Position
E - 12. Safety Notes on Recumbent Riding
FREE PREVIEWQuiz #5 - Get Ready to Ride
F - 1. Fixing the Core
F - 2. Muscles of the Core
F - 3. Anatomy of a Pedal Stroke
F - 3. Teaching Strong, Even Pedal Strokes
F - 4. Altering Resistance
F - 5. Pedalling Cadence and Use of Music
FREE PREVIEWF - 6. Cadence and Music Tempo
F - 7. Using the Music
F - 8. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
Quiz #6 - AquaCycling Basics
G - 1. AquaCycling Class Structure: Warm-up • Workout • Stretch
G - 2. Warm-Up Phase: Preparation for the Workout
G - 3. Warm-Up Teaching Points
G - 4. Planning YOUR Warm-Up
FREE PREVIEWG - 5. Workout: CVX + MSE
G - 6. Teaching Tips: How NOT to Ride!
G - 7. Purpose of Workout Drills
G - 8. Workout Drills in Action
FREE PREVIEWG - 9. "Tabata" Type Drills
G - 10. More Examples of Workout Drills
G - 11. Using Visualizations
FREE PREVIEWG - 12. CVX Drills by Line Marr
G - 13. Quiz #7: The AquaCycling Workout
H - 1. MSE Options for Upper Extremities
H - 2. Instructor Tips for U/E Training
H - 3. SAF Reminders: Hand Shapes
FREE PREVIEWH - 4. More Upper Extremity Options
H - 5. Equipment Recommendations for U/E Training
H - 6. Core Training
FREE PREVIEWH - 7. Preferred Core Training Exercises
H - 8. Other MSE Exercises on or Off the Bike
H - 9. Stretches for the Upper Body
H - 10. Post-Workout Stretches for the Lower Body
H - 11. Stretching Chart & Tips for L/E Stretching
H - 12. Quiz #8
I - 1. Preparing to Instruct Your First AquaCycling Class
I - 2. AquaCycling Introductory Class Template
I - 3. Second Stage Riding
I - 4. AquaCycling Programming Guidelines
I - 5. Program Guidelines & Planning Sheet
I - 6. Guidelines for Warm Water Therapeutic AquaCycling Classes
I - 7. Helping Riders Cope with Discomfort
I - 8. Creating YOUR AquaCycling Class
I - 9. Quiz #9
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This course was created by skilled AquaCycling instructors who are also amazing AQX Trainers! They know how to get people moving in the water and how to help you deliver energetic, enjoyable AquaCycling classes.
Line Marr is a legacy fitness instructor-trainer and AQX Master Trainer. She co-wrote the original AquaCycling manual. Line developed course teaching points and videos, and is frequently our model. Certified in land-based indoor cycling, Line's attention to detail and passion for the water made this course a perfect fit!
Paulette Leblanc has extensive experience as an AquaCycling instructor and AQX Trainer. She worked with Line Marr to create many of the videos in this course and is lead Trainer for AquaCycling in eastern Canada.
Connie Jasinskas is your host for this online course. Founder of the AQX instructor training program, Connie has developed numerous training programs for aqua fitness instructors and therapeutic aquatics specialists.
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