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Water Fitness Trainer (WFT)



aquatic fitness training certificate course



Interest in aquatic exercise has grown from obscurity to millions of participants in just the past few years. One of the reasons for the start of this trend is the aging of our population. Water is seen as a gentler medium for seniors and physical therapy patients alike. But aquatic fitness has proven to have uses for elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all ages.

The key to reaping the rewards of this exciting personal training specialty is certification. In fact, water fitness certification is already required in several states, and many fitness clubs, public and private pools. Physical therapy clinics nationwide have already made aquatic certification a requirement for employment.

The ISSA’s water fitness course delves into aqua training technology, limitations of water exercise, as well as clinical & sports medicine applications for water training, directing an aqua aerobics class, and water fitness client pre-screening protocol.


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How can you get started in this growing and lucrative field? The key to reaping the rewards of this exciting profession is certification. In fact, certification is already required in several states, and many fitness clubs, public and private pools. Physical therapy clinics nationwide have already made certification a requirement for employment. From a public relations and marketing perspective, it's simply the right thing to do. Certification provides many valuable benefits for fitness and clinical professionals alike.
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INTRODUCTION

UNIT ONE: Basic Anatomy & Physiology and The Training Effect

  • Introduction to Aquatic Exercise
  • Lungs
  • The Blood
  • The Tissue
  • The Digestive System
  • The Muscular System
  • The Heart The Nervous System
  • Your Hormones
  • Muscle Growth & Hormone Regulation
  • Sleep Requirements
  • Psychological Effect
  • Unit One Study Guide

UNIT TWO: Muscle Anatomy & Physiology

  • Introduction
  • Bones
  • Joints
  • The Nervous System
  • Muscles
  • Muscle Physiology
  • Muscle Energetics
  • Basic Water Physiology
  • Unit Two Study Guide

UNIT THREE: Basic Kinesiology & Biomechanics

  • Introduction
  • Fundamental Movements of Major Body Segments
  • Major Muscle Groups Used in the Water
  • Movement Planes and Axes
  • Joints
  • Muscles
  • Musculoskeletal Movement
  • Mechanical Advantage and Physiological Advantage
  • The Role of Muscles During Movement
  • Initiating and Sustaining Movement
  • The Principle of Levers in Water Medium
  • Newton's Laws of Motion
  • Force, Torque & Acceleration
  • Aqua Movement & Physics
  • The Physics of Water Movement
  • Unit Three Study Guide

UNIT FOUR: Strength Theory

  • What is Strength
  • Are There Different Kinds of Strength
  • Traditional Strength Classifications
  • The Laws of Strength
  • Categories of Strength
  • Water Strength Theory
  • Factors Affecting Strength
  • What Strength Looks Like
  • Synchronized Resistance
  • Unit Four Study Guide

UNIT FIVE: Fitness Theory

  • What is Fitness
  • Components of Fitness and Training Guidelines for Each Technology
  • How Stressed are You
  • Body Composition Assessment
  • Testing Your Aerobic Fitness
  • Testing Your Limit Strength
  • Other Tests
  • Fitness Training Considerations
  • Warm-ups
  • Safety
  • Breathing In and Out of the Water
  • Cooldowns
  • Principles of Fitness Training
  • The FITT Principle
  • The Five R's Principles
  • Advanced Principles
  • Getting the Most out of Hydro Resistance Equipment
  • Determining Reps and Duration for Maximum Anaerobic Effect
  • Unit Five Study Guide

UNIT SIX: Basic Fitness Nutrition Theory

  • Fad Diets
  • Nutritional Myths and Misconceptions
  • What is Good Sports Nutrition?
  • Scheduling of Meals
  • What to Eat
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fiber
  • Protein
  • How to Estimate Protein Requirements
  • Fats
  • Food Labeling
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Water: Its Dietary Importance
  • Dieting and Supplement Schedules
  • Eating for Aerobic Activity
  • Eating for Anaerobic Activity
  • Eating for Stamina & Strength
  • Some Suggestions for Good Eating
  • Estimating Daily Calorie Needs
  • A Typical Day's Fare for an Athlete
  • Dieting for Weight / Fat Loss
  • Recommended Foods for Gaining Muscle / Losing Fat
  • Factors Contributing to Obesity
  • Before Dieting, Make Sure You're Ready
  • Why Weight Loss Diets Fail
  • The Zigzag Method of Fat Loss
  • Dieting For Weight Gain
  • Dieting to Control Blood Sugar Levels
  • Troubleshooting Dietary Deficiencies
  • Rehydration Drinks
  • To Supplement or Not to Supplement
  • Modern Nutritional Robbery
  • The ABC's of Supplementation
  • Protein Powder Blends
  • Guide to Amino Acids
  • Evaluating Nutritional Supplements
  • Substances to Look out for
  • The Effects of Alcohol
  • The Effects of Nicotine
  • The Effects of Caffeine
  • Other Drugs
  • ISSA Personalized Training and Nutritional System
  • Unit Six Study Guide

UNIT SEVEN: Benefits Of Aqua Training

  • Psychological
  • Individual Goals
  • Relaxation Aspects
  • Time Efficiency
  • Cardiovascular Training in Water
  • Unit Seven Study Guide

UNIT EIGHT: Sports & Fitness Exercises
  • Water Progressive Resistance Principles
  • Three-Dimensional Resistance
  • Basic Water Movements--Warmup
  • Upper Body Movements
  • Lower Body Movements
  • Torso Exercise
  • Athletic Section
  • Exercise Direction
  • Progression / Plateau / Periodization Training
  • Some Typical Water Workouts
  • Unit Eight Study Guide

UNIT NINE: Flexibility Development

  • Flexibility Defined
  • Anatomical and Physiological Basis of Stretching
  • Assessing Range of Motion
  • Constraining Factors
  • Inflexibility and Injury Potential
  • Specificity and Flexibility
  • Programming and Periodicity of Stretching
  • Methods of Increasing Joint Flexibility
  • Examples of CR and CA Stretching Methods
  • Flexibility Exercises Descriptions
  • Unit Nine Study Guide

UNIT TEN: Aqua Training Technology

  • Water Resistance Devises
  • Advantages of Three-Dimensional Resistance Training
  • The Limitations of Water Exercise
  • Items of Concern Using Water as Exercise
  • ISSA Water Training Philosophy
  • Deep Water Exercises--Designing Your Deep Water Program
  • Special Training Devices & Equipment
  • Unit Ten Study Guide

UNIT ELEVEN: Your First Meeting With A New Client

  • Enthusiasm
  • How to Become Enthusiastic
  • Directing an Aqua Class
  • Pre-Participation Client Screening
  • Par Q Test
  • Informed Consent, Released, Waiver, etc.
  • Sample Forms
  • Determining Your Client's Tolerance to Exercise
  • Points to Becoming a Successful Instructor
  • Exercise Programming
  • Unit Eleven Study Guide

UNIT TWELVE: Exercise Programming For Special Populations

  • Introduction
  • What Constitutes a Special Population
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Arthritis
  • Senior Exercise
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Youth Exercise
  • Osteoporosis
  • End Stage Renal Disease
  • Cancer
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Asthma
  • Obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Summary
  • Unit Twelve Study Guide

UNIT THIRTEEN: Special Topics In Aqua Fitness Training

  • Aging
  • Water Exercise and Aging
  • What are Free Radicals?
  • What Causes Wrinkles
  • Water and Pregnancy Exercise
  • Chiropractic
  • Legal Issues
  • Unit Thirteen Study Guide

UNIT FOURTEEN: Sports Medicine

  • A Brief History of Sports Medicine
  • Therapeutic Modalities Used in Sports Medicine
  • Symptoms and Treatment of Minor Athletic Injuries & Illnesses
  • Common Athletic Injuries
  • Overuse Injuries of the Knee
  • Shin Splints
  • Anterior Compartment Syndrome
  • Water and Injury Reduction
  • Weakness, Fatigue & Exhaustion
  • Dizziness, Vertigo or Loss of Consciousness
  • Fever
  • Cough and / or Shortness of Breath
  • Generalized Bone & Joint Swelling & Pain
  • Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Vomiting & Diarrhea
  • Bleeding or Abnormal Bruising
  • Neck Pain & Symptoms
  • Shoulder Pain & Symptoms
  • Elbow & Wrist Pain & Symptoms
  • Hand Pain & Symptoms
  • Low Back Pain & Symptoms
  • Water Walking
  • Hip Pain & Symptoms
  • Hip, Thigh, and Buttock Injuries
  • Leg Pain & Symptoms
  • Knee Pain & Symptoms
  • Ankle & Foot Pain & Symptoms
  • Neck Exercise to Relieve Pain Caused by Stress
  • Exercises for a Weak or Injured Back
  • Unit Fourteen Study Guide

UNIT FIFTEEN: Clinical & Sports Medicine Applications Of Water Training

  • Introduction
  • Basic Medical Information
  • Evaluation
  • Recognize Vital Signs
  • The Unconscious Aquaciser
  • CPR
  • Physical Therapy vs. Personal Training Standpoints
  • Instructor Water Certification
  • Exercise and Aquatic Therapy
  • Exercise Order
  • Duration of Your Water Therapy Program
  • The Workout Intensity
  • Exercise Both Sides of the Body
  • Perceived Exertion in Water
  • Conditions Served
  • Aquatic Exercise and Medical Rehabilitation
  • Unit Fifteen Study Guide

APPENDIX A: RESOURCE SECTION

GLOSSARY

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

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Downloadable PDF Forms to give business a jump start.

Members Section Description
On ISSA’s Question Board, members can post questions about curriculum, training, and other fitness-related issues. Along with ISSA’s technical support team, fellow trainers and students can also respond to questions.
Toll Free Description

ISSA Technical Support provides toll-free access to students who have questions about training, fitness & health. Morning and Evening hours, a toll-free number, and online support are all provided by ISSA.

Members Section Description

The ISSA Member's Section contains in-depth information that will greatly support your efforts as a Certified Trainer. Materials available through ISSA's Member Section include:

- Question Board

- Muscle Tutorials, Video Exercises & Glossaries

- Health & Fitness Article Archive

- The Fitness Professional Article Archive

- Downloadable Forms

- Much, much more!

Certificate Description

Once you have completed your coursework, examination, and submission of your valid CPR card, you will receive an ISSA Certificate of Completion and ISSA Certified Identification card.


Since 1988, ISSA has proudly offered its "flagship" certification program for Personal Trainer candidates. Today, personal training is the fastest growing profession in the health & fitness field! This acclaimed program features cutting-edge information on designing resistive exercise programs, nutrition, sports medical issues, business and marketing skills, and much more.

ISSA's CFT Curriculum, which includes anatomy, kinesiology, injury prevention, supplementation and nutrition, and all aspects of weight training and strength training, was created by a world-renowned staff of researchers, scientists, sports medicine specialists, and world champion athletes. The program teaches you all the practical day-to-day skills necessary, as well as the theoretical knowledge needed to excel as a Personal Trainer. If you're like most of the people drawn to this profession, you've experienced a miracle though fitness in your own life, and you care enough to want to share the miracle with others. After completing the program, you'll be equipped with everything you need to turn your passion into a rewarding career.

The ISSA textbook, FITNESS: THE COMPLETE GUIDE is recognized internationally as the most complete, informative yet easy to understand fitness reference source available. Take a careful look at the table of contents and you'll see why ISSA has been recognized as the world leader in fitness certification. ISSA updates all course material every year to bring you the most current information available. No other certification organization can make this claim! Be sure to click on the link to the table of contents below.


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