Few aquatic fitness conferences offer more value than Academy Training Weekends. Our carefully selected sites combine excellent pools with ample space for you to experience water sessions. All lecture rooms are equipped with comfortable chairs, tables and the latest AV equipment. Two nutritious lunches are included. Plus, we keep you on track with a selection of healthful refreshments and energy breaks throughout the weekend to make your experience enjoyable and trouble free. It doesn't stop there, you also get:
- Two and a half days of in-depth, quality education
- Detailed session notes and comprehensive resource materials
- Five, 30-minute exercise programs you can use and teach right away
- Certificate of Completion validating 20 contact hours of professional education and training
- Special discounts from HYDRO-FIT on equipment, apparel, music and more!
DEEP WATER COURSESDeep Science 3.0 CECs
Learn how to successfully orient students to the deep water environment. Review the scientific principles of deep water training and understand the differences between gravity assisted/resisted exercise and gravity-neutral exercise. Learn techniques for developing postural awareness, balance and coordination in the buoyant environment of deep water. (Equipment options include Wave Belts and Wave Webs)
Deep Technique I 3.0 CECs
Learn how to harness the power of 360-degree resistance to build aerobic endurance and muscular strength. This session introduces the HYDRO-FIT Method of teaching deep water exercise. Learn movement vocabulary, teaching terminology, and class options for developing safe and effective deep water workouts. (Equipment options include Wave Belts, Mini Cuffs and Wave Webs)
The Art of Teaching I
This session builds on Deep Technique I and transitions your learning experience to the pool deck. Sharpen your teaching skills and learn how to present yourself as an accomplished instructor. Experience hands-on coaching from you Academy presenters, designed to empower your confidence and develop your deck teaching skills.
Deep Technique II 3.0 CECs
Go beyond basic training techniques and challenge your students to achieve optimal levels of functional fitness. Explore the added training challenges of placing buoyancy & resistance at the ankles. Learn how to motivate your students with intensity variations to achieve measurable results. (Equipment options include Cuffs and Wave Webs)
The Art of Teaching II
Step out of the box and progress to a new level of proficiency in your teaching. Your second practice experience includes advanced cuing techniques, more dynamic deck demonstration methods and enhanced communication skills. The Academy "raises the bar" here to help you facilitate REAL results for your students and attain new levels of success.
Deep Training MAX 3.0 CECs
Attain maximum results in minimal time. Put the HYDRO-FIT Method to use and learn effective techniques to vary muscular effort and exercise intensity in a variety of deep water training formats. Review the current research on interval training in the water and learn the most effective methods for measuring and monitoring intensity. (Equipment options include Wave Belts, Mini Cuffs and Wave Webs)
Deep Options 3.0 CECs
Develop your knowledge of vertical core training in the deep water. Examine the biomechanical and musculoskeletal considerations for the safe and appropriate use of hand-held resistive and buoyant equipment. Learn a multitude of safe and effective exercise options for using Hand Buoys and Noodles to enhance muscular strength and endurance. (Equipment options include Wave Belts, Cuffs, Mini Cuffs, Hand Buoys and Noodles)
SHALLOW WATER COURSESAqua Technique I 3.0 CECs
Experience the power of liquid resistance and take your shallow water training to a new level. Learn movement vocabulary, teaching terminology, cueing techniques, water-specific skills, and intensity progressions. Utilize grounded aerobic exercises and high-intensity strength intervals to shape and tone your entire body while pushing fat-burning systems into high gear. Equipment options include Mini Cuffs and Wave Webs.
Aqua Technique II 3.0 CECs
Harness the power of liquid resistance and amplify it maximum results. Use grounded aerobic exercises and high-intensity strength intervals to shape and tone your entire body with an added emphasis on core training. Learn how to challenge the body with more complex movement patterns using progressive resistance to enhance postural stability and improve functional strength. Equipment options include Mini Cuffs and Wave Webs.
The Art of Teaching I
This session builds on Aqua Technique I and transitions your learning experience to the pool deck. Sharpen your teaching skills and learn how to present yourself as an accomplished instructor. Experience hands-on coaching from you Academy presenters, designed to empower your confidence and develop your deck teaching skills.
HYDRO-FIT Noodle Workout 3.0 CECs
Discover fun, effective and challenging ways to work with a pool noodle in shallow water. Learn appropriate training guidelines for using a noodle for buoyant support and suspended activities. Packed with interesting variations and unique choreography, you will learn purposeful techniques to enhance aerobic training and strengthen the musculature of the trunk and upper extremities.
The Art of Teaching II
Step out of the box and progress to a new level of proficiency in your teaching. Your second practice experience includes advanced cuing techniques, more dynamic deck demonstration methods and enhanced communication skills. The Academy "raises the bar" here to help you facilitate REAL results for your students and attain new levels of success.
H2O Power Plunge 3.0 CECs
Learn unique new choreography for strengthening the upper body in this innovative cardio-strength workout using a single Hand Buoy. Discover how unilateral training enhances performance and improves functional fitness. This course places special emphasis on safety and effectiveness by examining the unique biomechanical and musculoskeletal considerations for using hand-held buoyant devices in shallow water exercise. Why use two when one will do?
Liquid Abs 3.0 CECs
Prepare your students for dynamic stability and improved posture in this versatile and challenging targeted toning workout. Liquid Abs integrates core stabilization techniques and multi-plane movement patterns to target and challenge the deepest muscle layers in the body. Learn the correct use and placement of buoyancy equipment to provide support, resistance and assistance. Equipment options include Noodles, Barbells and Cuffs.
