AquaBility Course Learning Objectives |
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Through interactive classroom activities and practical pool work, course participants will:
- Establish the AquaBility certification process and commit to the instructor Code of Conduct.
- Define suitable participants for AquaBility classes.
- Review AquaBility 10 Steps to Leadership Excellence; set personal learning objectives.
- List benefits of aquatic exercise for most populations.
- Define aquatic exercise considerations and adaptations for 9 specific health conditions.
- List movement modifications for AquaBility classes related to aquatic properties, including: buoyancy options and use of floatation devices; intensity options; use of resistance equipment; teaching tips for offering movement modifications; functional exercises to improve strength and independence for activities of daily living (ADL); balance training and adaptations; gait training exercises; recommended lower and upper extremity movements; tips for teaching participants with the instructor in the pool rather than on deck.
- Practice movement modifications using case studies with 4 hypothetical participants.
- List exercise progressions for balance and core training exercises, from least to most difficult.
- Outline AquaBility class and program design including: adapted components of fitness; warm water versus recreational pool temperatures; scheduling recommendations; consideration of pool characteristics; class template.
- Summarize aquatic exercise goals and guidelines for pain-affected participants.
- Engage in AquaBility class planning and practice teaching, emphasizing exercise objectives for this population, which include: detailed posture education; pain management, relaxation and breathing strategies; exercise adaptations for common movement limitations; gait training, balance and fall prevention strategies; strategies to maintain range of motion and function.
