{"product_id":"aquatic-fitness-professional-manual-8th-edition-epub","title":"Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual 8th Edition epub","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Rehab Institute (ATRI), \u003ci\u003eAquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Eighth Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive resource available to help you design and lead effective exercise sessions in the pool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With contributions from 23 industry experts, \u003ci\u003eAquatic Fitness Professional Manual\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Presenting a new full-color format and updates that reflect the latest research and exercise guidelines, the eighth edition also incorporates the following: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e AEA standards and guidelines for aquatic fitness programming \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Expanded guidelines for working with special populations and those with health conditions, including dementia and autism spectrum disorder \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Facts about the benefits of exercise on cognitive health and programming ideas for cognitive fitness training \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A new section on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e 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 HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e include practical tools such as instructor worksheets and sample class formats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nowhere else will you find the fitness applications and comprehensive programming you need in one convenient resource. \u003ci\u003eAquatic Fitness Professional Manual\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Note: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with this ebook.\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003eA 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e AEA Mission Statement and Purpose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Foundations of Fitness and Exercise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Physical Fitness\u003cbr\u003e Physical Activity, Exercise, and Physical Fitness\u003cbr\u003e Health-Related Components of Physical Fitness\u003cbr\u003e Skill-Related Components of Physical Fitness\u003cbr\u003e Guidelines for Exercise\u003cbr\u003e Monitoring Intensity\u003cbr\u003e Training Formats\u003cbr\u003e Benefits of Regular Exercise\u003cbr\u003e Importance of Nutrition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Exercise Anatomy\u003cbr\u003e Structural Organization of the Human Body\u003cbr\u003e Systems of the Human Body\u003cbr\u003e Skeletal System\u003cbr\u003e Muscular System\u003cbr\u003e Nervous System\u003cbr\u003e Respiratory System\u003cbr\u003e Cardiovascular System\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Exercise Physiology\u003cbr\u003e Physiological Principles\u003cbr\u003e Energy Metabolism\u003cbr\u003e Skeletal Muscle Tissue\u003cbr\u003e Acute Responses to Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Movement Analysis\u003cbr\u003e Anatomical Position\u003cbr\u003e Anatomical Reference Terms\u003cbr\u003e Posture, Alignment, and Balance\u003cbr\u003e Planes of Movement\u003cbr\u003e Joint Actions\u003cbr\u003e Types of Joints\u003cbr\u003e Joints Most Involved in Exercise Design\u003cbr\u003e Interaction Between the Skeletal and Muscular Systems\u003cbr\u003e Movement and Muscle Actions With Aquatic Exercise\u003cbr\u003e Influence of Aquatic Equipment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Exercise Motivation and Behavior\u003cbr\u003e Foundations of Behavior Change\u003cbr\u003e Motivating Participants for Sustained Change\u003cbr\u003e Case Scenarios\u003cbr\u003e Planning for Success\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. The Aquatic Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Physical Laws as Applied to the Aquatic Environment\u003cbr\u003e Motion\u003cbr\u003e Water Immersion\u003cbr\u003e Essential Properties of Water\u003cbr\u003e Newton’s Laws of Motion\u003cbr\u003e Additional Training Principles\u003cbr\u003e Interaction and Application\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Pool Environment and Design\u003cbr\u003e Water Temperature\u003cbr\u003e Air Temperature and Humidity\u003cbr\u003e Heat Dissipation in the Aquatic Environment\u003cbr\u003e Water and Air Quality\u003cbr\u003e Pool Considerations\u003cbr\u003e Participant Considerations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Safety and Risk Management\u003cbr\u003e Risk Management and Standard of Care\u003cbr\u003e Liability\u003cbr\u003e Insurance\u003cbr\u003e Emergency Procedures\u003cbr\u003e Distress and Drowning\u003cbr\u003e Sudden Illness\u003cbr\u003e Injuries\u003cbr\u003e Aquatic Environment Safety Concerns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Instruction and Programming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Shallow-Water Exercise\u003cbr\u003e Defining Shallow-Water Exercise\u003cbr\u003e Shallow-Water Exercise Research and Application\u003cbr\u003e Shallow-Water Base Moves\u003cbr\u003e Impact Options for Shallow-Water Exercise\u003cbr\u003e Shallow-Water Tempo Options\u003cbr\u003e Posture and Alignment With Shallow-Water Exercise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Deep-Water Exercise\u003cbr\u003e Defining Deep-Water Exercise\u003cbr\u003e Deep-Water Exercise Research and Application\u003cbr\u003e Deep-Water Base Moves\u003cbr\u003e Nonimpact Water Exercise\u003cbr\u003e Deep-Water Tempo Options\u003cbr\u003e Deep-Water Considerations\u003cbr\u003e Participant Evaluation and Safety\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Aquatic Exercise Leadership\u003cbr\u003e Form and Alignment\u003cbr\u003e Cueing\u003cbr\u003e Transitions\u003cbr\u003e Choreography\u003cbr\u003e Music\u003cbr\u003e Music Use in Fitness\u003cbr\u003e Safe and Effective Instruction\u003cbr\u003e Professionalism\u003cbr\u003e Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Aquatic Exercise Programming\u003cbr\u003e Program Components\u003cbr\u003e Aquatic Program Formats\u003cbr\u003e Movements Requiring Greater Consideration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Reaching Diverse Populations Through Aquatic Programming\u003cbr\u003e Older Adults\u003cbr\u003e Children and Adolescents\u003cbr\u003e Pregnancy and Postpartum\u003cbr\u003e Obesity\u003cbr\u003e Musculoskeletal Considerations\u003cbr\u003e Cardiovascular Disease\u003cbr\u003e Pulmonary (Lung) Disease\u003cbr\u003e Diabetes\u003cbr\u003e Multiple Sclerosis\u003cbr\u003e Parkinson’s Disease\u003cbr\u003e Cerebral Palsy\u003cbr\u003e Dementia\u003cbr\u003e Autism Spectrum Disorder\u003cbr\u003e Cancer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A.\u003c\/b\u003e Shallow-Water Exercise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B.\u003c\/b\u003e Deep-Water Exercise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C.\u003c\/b\u003e Aquatic Fitness Equipment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix D.\u003c\/b\u003e Answers to Chapter Review Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e The \u003cb\u003eAquatic Exercise Association (AEA)\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/how-to-enhance-cognitive-fitness-with-aquatic-exercise\"\u003eHow to enhance cognitive fitness with aquatic exercise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/mind-body-programs-for-aquatic-environments\"\u003eMind-body programs for aquatic environments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/pay-to-play-music-in-fitness-classes\"\u003ePay to play music in fitness classes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/standard-of-care-guidelines-for-aquatic-fitness-professionals\"\u003eStandard of care guidelines for aquatic fitness professionals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Exercise Association","offers":[{"title":"Ebook With Online Resource","offer_id":43423123210314,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718235144.jpg?v=1777329265","url":"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/products\/aquatic-fitness-professional-manual-8th-edition-epub","provider":"Human Kinetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}