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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
Prerequisites & Masters Course (Advanced Level)
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Have a minimum of 1 year of experience teaching water exercise and at least 100 hours of actual experience teaching water exercise.
Program Fee
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Primary Course: $247.00 (Members Price: $211.00)
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Masters Course: $277.00 (Members Price: $235.00)
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Click Here to view
National Testing Day schedule.
Payment may be made by check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. No purchase orders will be accepted.
Course Material
Upon receiving your application and program fee we
will mail you the following materials by Priority Mail.
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National Water Fitness Instructors Manual
(22nd Edition):
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Part 1 – General Information
Chapter 1: Understanding the USWFA
Chapter 2: Securing Your National Certification
Chapter 3: Renewal of Your Certification & CEU’s
Chapter 4: The Role of the Water Fitness Instructor
Chapter 5: Past, Present and Future of Water Exercise
Chapter 6: Water Exercise Yearly Calendar
Chapter 7: Motivation (Six Sections)
Section 1 – Motivation in General
Section 2 – Motivating Yourself
Section 3 – Motivating Your Students
Section 4 – Motivating the People Around You
Section 5 – Motivating Your Supervisor & Other
People In Higher Level Positions
Section 6 – Motivating the News Media
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Part 2 – Five Categories of Water Exercise
Chapter 8: Five Categories of Water Exercise
(Seven Sections)
Section 1 – Introduction
Section 2 – Quick Synopsis of Five Categories of
Water
Exercise
Section 3 – Adapted Aquatics
Section 4 – Water Fitness
Section 5 – Aquatic Fitness Personal Training
Section 6 – Aquatic Therapy
Section 7 – Aquatic Physical Therapy
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Part 3 – The Water Fitness Class
Chapter 9: Health & Safety Basics
Chapter 10: Poolside First Aid
Chapter 11: Blood borne Pathogens
Chapter 12: Kinds of Water Fitness Class & Programs
(Overview)
Chapter 13: General Teaching Methods
Chapter 14: Choreography and Music
Chapter 15: Humor, Fun, Laughter and Enjoyment
Chapter 16: Understanding Specific Populations
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Part 4 – The Lifestyle of Health & Fitness
Chapter 17: National Health & Fitness Update
Chapter 18: Lifestyle Management
Chapter 19: Basic Physical Fitness
Chapter 20: Health & Nutrition
Chapter 21: The Mind/Body/Spirit Connection |
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Part 5 – Foundation Knowledge
Chapter 22: General Aquatic Knowledge
Chapter 23: Properties of Water
Chapter 24: Anatomy & Physiology
Chapter 25: Stretching
Chapter 26: Cautions with Exercise (Five Sections)
Section 1 – Contraindications
Section 2 – Exercise Addiction
Section 3 – Exercise Induced Injury
Section 4 – Over Training
Section 5 – DOMS
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Part 6 – The Water
Fitness Instructor
Chapter 27: Professionalism
Chapter 28: Communications
Chapter 29: Leadership Techniques
Chapter 30: Liability & Risk Management
Chapter 31: Personal Training Overview |
Part 7 – Business Aspects
of Water Fitness
Chapter 32: Marketing Your Water Fitness Program
Chapter 33: Basic Business Management
Chapter 34: The Finances of Aquatic Fitness
Chapter 35: Organizational Structure |
Part 8 – Water Exercise
Chapter 35: Water Exercises (40 Pages) |
Part 9 – Lesson Plans and Ideas for Water
Exercise Classes
Chapter 36: Lesson Plans and Ideas for Water
Exercise Classes
Including 1,114
Names for Water Exercise Classes
(34
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Part 10 – Next Stop – The NTD
Chapter 37:
Next Stop – The NTD
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Pre-Course Written Materials
The pre-course materials consist of the following 3 parts:
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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.
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Facility
Visit Form: It may be the facility where you work or
a facility where you are participating in a water fitness class prior to NTD. A one-page form is completed after your facility visit and must be turned in on the NTD.
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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.
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.
What to Bring to the National Testing Day (NTD)
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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.
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Note pad and pen.
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A bathing suit, water fitness shoes, a towel, cover-up or warm-up suit, plus a water bottle.
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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 that must be paid by the registration deadline for the next course you choose. Please note: There are no refunds.
Refund And Postponement Policy
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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.
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You have two years from your original registration date to attend a NTD on another date.
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There are no refunds. No exceptions.
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Click Here to
view National Testing Day schedule.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice
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