Frequently Asked Questions

​FAQs for facilities and organizations wanting trained, certified aqua fitness leaders:

AQX - For the Love of Fit is an aqua fitness leadership training program leading to IN-HOUSE certification for subscribing organizations.
What is AQX?

• AQX is a complete program to train and certify aqua fitness leaders in-house.
• AQX also offers training courses to develop qualified Mentors, Assessors and Trainers among your staff.
• Organizations that offer aqua fitness classes, aquatic post rehabilitation, and / or aquatic personal training programs sign-on with AQX to become 'Subscribers'.
• ​Request a proposal for your facility and ask any questions you may have relevant to your specific needs.
  

How long are AQX courses?

AQX Leadership Training Courses are available as follows:

Fully Onsite: 40 hours

• AQX visiting Trainer or in-house, qualified AQX Trainers can deliver the 40 hour theory + practical skills course.
• Mentorship and certification can be completed in house or virtually, depending on needs.

Hybrid Course: 40 hours (online + onsite)

• Online Theory Course – includes manual and theory exam.
• On-site practical skills training hosted by the AQX Subscriber – 20 hours with a visiting or qualified onsite AQX Trainer. 

Fully Online: 40 hours

• Available from anywhere, to anyone.
• Requires no budget for Trainer travel/accommodation.
• Practical skills training and practical assessment by virtual connection with an AQX Trainer.

How do we get AQX rolling at our facility?

​Request a proposal for your facility and ask any questions you may have relevant to your specific needs.
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What Does AQX Cost?

There are no course fees or annual membership fees with AQX! 

• The AQX Subscriber sets, collects, and keeps course fees that will cover course costs and facility rental expenses. 
• Subscribers can choose to subsidize, break even, or make a profit on AQX training programs.
• The Subscriber pays an affordable, one-time AQX sign-on fee. The Subscriber fee is like a software licensing agreement, but is paid only once.
• The affordable one-time fee allows Subscribers to use the AQX leadership training program in-house, to purchase AQX training materials at a discount, and receive assistance with growing your in-house MAT-Team (Mentors, Assessors and Trainers).
• Get in touch! We will answer your questions and establish the pathway for your facility to adopt AQX.

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How do leaders complete certification?

AQX certification requires successful completion of: 

• Online or onsite theory course and exam.
• Onsite or virtual skills training.
• Mentorship and practice.
• Onsite or virtual practical assessment.
• To maintain leadership quality, AQX certification requires annual retesting of practical skills.​

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Can leaders with AQX Certification be insured?

• AQX Certified Leaders can be individually insured with Sports & Fitness Canada Insurance.  They will need to provide proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid certifications.

Sustaining AQX Training:

What about continuing education credits (CECs)?

• There are no CEC fees with AQX. 
• AQX Subscribers set and track the required number of staff CECs for your organization.  
• AQX provides guidelines for best practices for continuing education credits.
• AQX Training for Trainers prepares your strongest leaders to offer in-house workshops relevant to your instructors' needs.
• Subscribers receive discounted on-line or in-person workshops.
• AQX one-day specialty certification courses are designed to enrich certified leaders and are an excellent addition to staff training: AquaBility, AQXonFloats, AquaCycling, AquaTots, Self-AquaStretch, AquaStrength, AquaNatal​

What about staff with other aqua fitness certifications?

• ​The Subscriber will decide what external certifications will be recognized and may require a teaching audition (recommended). 
• Individuals with strong skills are often the best candidates to complete AQX certification, and take advanced training to become in-house Mentors, Assessors, and eventually, AQX Course Trainers.

AQX In-house
​Mentors • Assessors • Trainers 
​The MAT-Team!

We want AQX to be affordable and sustainable for years to come!

• The AQX program is designed to develop YOUR staff to become Mentors, Assessors, and Trainers of AQX courses. 
• Your MAT-Team is a vehicle for your strongest leaders to advance their skills.
• MAT-Team members are AQX certified, with advanced leadership training.
• Mentors and Assessors are trained in an 8-hour course.
• AQX Trainers are Mentors and Assessors who develop adult education skills necessary to create exciting AQX workshops and courses for their Subscriber.