The Primary course is designed to prepare participants to teach water fitness classes. We conduct National Testing Days (NTD's) throughout the United States. The NTD consists of both classroom and pool sessions. The course is designed for all levels of instructors from all grass roots instructors to and including the top known fitness people in the country.  We do not claim the course teaches everything you will ever need to know. We can always learn more.  Improvements and changes are continually happening. 

The Master course is an advanced Water Fitness Instructors course designed to provide advanced instruction to further an instructors knowledge, skill, abilities and credentials. It includes certification for Coordinators of Water Fitness Programs.

Prerequisites & Primary Course (Basic Level)

The National Certification Course for Water Fitness Instructors

• Minimum age of 16 years.

Prerequisites & Masters Course (Advanced Level)

Program Fee

• Primary Course:            $247.00  (Members Price:  $211.00)
• Masters Course:            $277.00  (Members Price:  $235.00)

Payment may be made with check, money order or VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover or by phone (561-732-9908). No purchase orders will be accepted.   Download Registration Form.

Course Material

Upon receiving your application and program fee we mail you the following materials by Priority Mail.

1. National Water Fitness Instructors Manual
2. Pre-Course Written Materials

Masters course participants will also receive the Coordinator of Water Fitness Programs Manual and Open Book Test (located in the side pocket of the Manual). This test must be handed in to the IT on NTD.

Pre-Course Materials

The pre-course materials consist of the following 3 parts:

1. Open Book Test:  This covers information on the Instructors Manual.  This is not a tricky test.  It is designed to help students review the important information contained in the Manual. 
   
2. Visit One Facility:  It may be the facility where you work or where you are participating in a water fitness class at any facility prior to NTD.  A one-page form is completed after your facility visit and must be turned in on the NTD.
3. My Plan for My Water Test:  Primary Course is an 8-minute class; Masters Course is a 15-minute class. It is very important that you practice your routine before the NTD.

What to Bring to the National Testing Day (NTD)

1. Your completed pre-course materials (all 3 parts).  The only exception is your current CPR card, which we must have on file before we can issue your certificate.
2. Note pad and pen.
3. A bathing suit, water fitness shoes, a towel, cover-up or warm-up suit, plus a water bottle.
4. If you have business cards, bring them to pass out to the course participants.

Renewals

Our certification is a three (3) year certification. With your certification you receive a three (3) year USWFA Professional Membership. Your certification and membership can be renewed every three (3) years. Members receive a 20% discount on USWFA courses, etc. The discount does not apply to renewals.

Switching Fee

Once you register for a specific NTD course, it is your responsibility to attend that course. If, for some reason, you find it necessary to switch to another NTD, you must notify us, in advance, by phone. There is a $50 switching fee and must be paid by the registration deadline for the next course you choose. Please note: There are no refunds.

Refunds

• If USWFA needs to postpone a NTD course you have registered for due to unforeseen circumstances, you may reschedule for another NTD at no charge.
• You have one year from your original registration date to attend a NTD on another date.
• There are no refunds. No exceptions.

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