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Hi Laurie,
at least here in my area (Raleigh, NC), it would be a matter of finding a club that partners up with the Arthritis Foundation to offer aquatic classes. It usually requires a pool that has a higher than normal temperature (about 89 + degrees F), and those facilities are not that easy to find. You would need to become an instructor at that facility. I would check out YMCAs first as they tend to work with the Arthritis Foundation.
I teach water aerobics, and some instructors teach what we call "Range of Motion" classes which are geared towards people with arthritis. At least at my facility, it is required that you hold an aquatic group exercise certification. I looked at your profile and was not sure whether your certification was for water of land.
at least here in my area (Raleigh, NC), it would be a matter of finding a club that partners up with the Arthritis Foundation to offer aquatic classes. It usually requires a pool that has a higher than normal temperature (about 89 + degrees F), and those facilities are not that easy to find. You would need to become an instructor at that facility. I would check out YMCAs first as they tend to work with the Arthritis Foundation.
I teach water aerobics, and some instructors teach what we call "Range of Motion" classes which are geared towards people with arthritis. At least at my facility, it is required that you hold an aquatic group exercise certification. I looked at your profile and was not sure whether your certification was for water of land.
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AEA is in my mind the "gold standard" if you can get to them. AFAA also has an aquatic program that is a good overview of the basics.
Some gyms have pre-designed programs you can use if you shadow or follow along with an instructor, or go through an in-house training.
If you know a gym you plan to work for, I'd recommend you ask them what they are looking for; an older group vs. an athletic group would also change where you'd want to start.
Best of luck!
Some gyms have pre-designed programs you can use if you shadow or follow along with an instructor, or go through an in-house training.
If you know a gym you plan to work for, I'd recommend you ask them what they are looking for; an older group vs. an athletic group would also change where you'd want to start.
Best of luck!
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Agree with Ashley. When I taught water I took the AEA and was very happy with the training.
Heike Yates
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Heike Yates
www.heylifetraining.com
