Courses and Workshop Descriptions

 

 
Check-In  8:00-8:30am
 
8:30-10:30am  
Deep In-Depth with Craig Stuart

Develop and refine your deep water skills. Learn and understand the differences between gravity assisted/resisted exercise and gravity-neutral exercise. Discover techniques for developing postural awareness, balance and coordination in the buoyant environment and explore the added challenges and training benefits of placing buoyancy and resistance at the ankles. Equipment options include WAVE Belts, Mini Cuffs, HYDRO-FIT Cuffs and WAVE Webs. 2.0 CECs
 
BREAK at Pool 10:30-10:45am
 
10:45am-12:45pm
Deep Choreography Blast with Craig Stuart and Steph Toogood

Are you ready for two hours of non-stop deep water choreography? Join Craig and Steph as they combine equal parts strength training, cardio routines, core technique and flexibility training in this ALL PRACTICAL workshop. Learn by doing and discover a variety of new moves and methods you can immediately take home. Come prepared to get wet and learn! Equipment options include WAVE Belts, Mini Cuffs, HYDRO-FIT Cuffs, Hand Buoys and WAVE Webs. Note: This session builds on the fundamentals and principles presented in Deep in Depth. 2.0 CECs
 
LUNCH 1:00-2:00pm
 
2:00-4:00pm
Tranquility & Turbulence—DEEP with Craig Stuart and Steph Toogood

Immerse yourself in deep water and celebrate the joy of mindful movement. A total mind-body experience awaits you as you discover how to integrate high intensity training with tranquil, calm and flowing movements. Strengthen your body and nourish you soul as you discover a newly ignited POWER (turbulence) center balanced with a state of GRACE (tranquility). Equipment options include WAVE Belts and WAVE Webs. 2.0 CECs
 
BREAK at Pool  4:00-4:15pm
 
4:15-6:15pm
Deep Leverage with Mark Grevelding

Intensity in water is all about how much water move around your body. Discover how creative lever variations create maximal drag resistance for an optimal workout. Combine advanced transitions and aggressive travel options to make for an even more exciting and challenging deep water experience. Join Mark and take home ten add-on combinations your students will love. Equipment options include WAVE Belts and WAVE Webs. 2.0 CECs

 
SUNDAY – Shallow Water
 
Check-In  8:00-8:30am
 
8:30-10:30am  
Aquatic I.T. with Mark Grevelding

Learn how to slice it and dice it for maximal cardio intensity. Repetition reduction is a gold medal standard of fitness instruction. This fast paced shallow water class showcases instructional techniques (I.T.) for building dynamic pyramid choreography. Whether you teach free style or choreographed, this session will load you up with ideas for transforming simple movements into gut busting whitewater routines! Equipment options include WAVE Webs. 2.0 CECs
 
BREAK at Pool 10:30-10:45am
 
10:45am-12:45pm
Progressive Core Stability with Lori Templeman

Teach your students to train for function in this workshop designed to enhance stability and mobility. Learn the stabilization continuum to progress and regress any exercise—both with and without equipment. You will learn how to apply this skill set to achieve success for multiple levels within the same class. Equipment options include Mini Cuffs, WAVE Webs and Hand Buoys. 2.0 CECs
 
LUNCH 1:00-2:00pm
 
2:00-4:00pm
Aqua Circuit to Work It! with Lori Templeman

Add variety to your class routine with circuit training. Learn how to plan and instruct a fun and energetic pool circuit class. Take away station ideas to target strength and aerobic endurance using simple equipment, sports drills and games. Master circuit training principles to create a versatile format you can use with a variety of populations. Equipment options include Hand Buoys, WAVE Webs and Noodles. 2.0 CECs
 
BREAK at Pool  4:00-4:15pm
 
4:15-6:15pm
Aquatic Endings with Mark Grevelding
Explore your dramatic side and stage a grand finale guaranteed to command an enthusiastic encore. This classic cool down collection features final acts that include abs, noodle work, rhythmic strength, energetic movement, yoga stretching and more. Explore ideas for ending your training program with grace, fluidity, power and passion. Equipment options include WAVE Webs and Noodles. 2.0 CECs

Each Academy Weekend provides quality, in-depth education in the latest aquatic fitness techniques and training. Upon successful completion, participants earn a HYDRO-FIT Specialty Certificate and Aquatic Exercise Association continuing education credits (CECs). The Academy does not offer Certification.