Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual-8th Edition

Water exercise is a proven fitness activity with health and well-being benefits for all age groups, abilities, and fitness levels. As such, it is one of the most popular fitness trends among those seeking effective reduced-impact options for group exercise, small-group training, personal sessions, and rehabilitation therapy. As the primary preparation resource for the certification exam of the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) and a recommended resource for the certification exam of the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI), Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Eighth Edition, is the most comprehensive resource available to help you design and lead effective exercise sessions in the pool.

With contributions from 23 industry experts, Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual covers the foundations of fitness and exercise, the aquatic environment, and instruction and programming. You will learn how to energize your teaching with techniques based on popular fitness formats—such as functional training, yoga, boot camp, Ai Chi, circuits, and intervals—and programs for various chronic conditions. You’ll also find updated information on shallow- and deep-water exercise.

Presenting a new full-color format and updates that reflect the latest research and exercise guidelines, the eighth edition also incorporates the following:

• AEA standards and guidelines for aquatic fitness programming
• Expanded guidelines for working with special populations and those with health conditions, including dementia and autism spectrum disorder
• Facts about the benefits of exercise on cognitive health and programming ideas for cognitive fitness training
• A new section on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

For those preparing for the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional certification exam, you’ll find a detailed glossary and index, key chapter concepts at the beginning of each chapter, and a summary and review questions at the conclusion of each chapter to help you study. Additionally, downloadable resources delivered online through HKPropel include practical tools such as instructor worksheets and sample class formats.

Nowhere else will you find the fitness applications and comprehensive programming you need in one convenient resource. Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual will not only help you in preparing for certification but also aid you in cultivating the critical skills needed to lead safe, enjoyable, and effective aquatic exercise programs.

Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all print books.

Audience

A reference for Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) members, AEA-certified professionals, aquatic exercise instructors, aquatic therapy and rehab professionals, and fitness instructors; a resource for individuals preparing for the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional certification exam.

AEA Mission Statement and Purpose

Part I. Foundations of Fitness and Exercise

Chapter 1. Physical Fitness
Physical Activity, Exercise, and Physical Fitness
Health-Related Components of Physical Fitness
Skill-Related Components of Physical Fitness
Guidelines for Exercise
Monitoring Intensity
Training Formats
Benefits of Regular Exercise
Importance of Nutrition

Chapter 2. Exercise Anatomy
Structural Organization of the Human Body
Systems of the Human Body
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System

Chapter 3. Exercise Physiology
Physiological Principles
Energy Metabolism
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Acute Responses to Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise

Chapter 4. Movement Analysis
Anatomical Position
Anatomical Reference Terms
Posture, Alignment, and Balance
Planes of Movement
Joint Actions
Types of Joints
Joints Most Involved in Exercise Design
Interaction Between the Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Movement and Muscle Actions With Aquatic Exercise
Influence of Aquatic Equipment

Chapter 5. Exercise Motivation and Behavior
Foundations of Behavior Change
Motivating Participants for Sustained Change
Case Scenarios
Planning for Success

Part II. The Aquatic Environment

Chapter 6. Physical Laws as Applied to the Aquatic Environment
Motion
Water Immersion
Essential Properties of Water
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Additional Training Principles
Interaction and Application

Chapter 7. Pool Environment and Design
Water Temperature
Air Temperature and Humidity
Heat Dissipation in the Aquatic Environment
Water and Air Quality
Pool Considerations
Participant Considerations

Chapter 8. Safety and Risk Management
Risk Management and Standard of Care
Liability
Insurance
Emergency Procedures
Distress and Drowning
Sudden Illness
Injuries
Aquatic Environment Safety Concerns

Part III. Instruction and Programming

Chapter 9. Shallow-Water Exercise
Defining Shallow-Water Exercise
Shallow-Water Exercise Research and Application
Shallow-Water Base Moves
Impact Options for Shallow-Water Exercise
Shallow-Water Tempo Options
Posture and Alignment With Shallow-Water Exercise

Chapter 10. Deep-Water Exercise
Defining Deep-Water Exercise
Deep-Water Exercise Research and Application
Deep-Water Base Moves
Non-Impact Water Exercise
Deep-Water Tempo Options
Deep-Water Considerations
Participant Evaluation and Safety

Chapter 11. Aquatic Exercise Leadership
Form and Alignment
Cueing
Transitions
Choreography
Music
Music Use in Fitness
Safe and Effective Instruction
Professionalism
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Chapter 12. Aquatic Exercise Programming
Program Components
Aquatic Program Formats
Movements Requiring Greater Consideration

Chapter 13. Reaching Diverse Populations Through Aquatic Programming
Older Adults
Children and Adolescents
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Obesity
Musculoskeletal Considerations
Cardiovascular Disease
Pulmonary (Lung) Disease
Diabetes
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
Cerebral Palsy
Dementia
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cancer

Appendix A. Shallow-Water Exercise
Appendix B. Deep-Water Exercise
Appendix C. Aquatic Fitness Equipment
Appendix D. Answers to Chapter Review Questions

The Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) is a nonprofit educational organization committed to accessible and inclusive aquatic exercise for better health and wellness worldwide. Their top priority is providing access to the latest industry resources, research, products, training, and education to increase global health, wellness, and longevity through aquatic exercise.

AEA works to increase awareness, education, and networking opportunities to benefit professionals as well as the general public. With AEA, achieving healthy lifestyles through aquatic fitness is a global team effort. AEA embraces cultural diversity in the industry to ensure that individuals worldwide can enjoy and employ the benefits of aquatics fitness programs regardless of age, ability, goals, or interests.

AEA incorporated in 1984 to provide professionals with information and instruction on conducting water programs for consumers; the association served as a chamber of commerce for aquatic fitness. AEA is now an internationally recognized organization of aquatic fitness education for professionals conducting aquatic exercise programs.

AEA has certified over 58,000 professionals in 48 countries, in 10 languages. They educate and train more than 15,000 people per year. Their Akwa magazine, the leading industry publication, is read by over 12,000 people annually.