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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. Now, AEA is an internationally recognized organization of aquatic fitness education for professionals conducting aquatic exercise programs. AEA currently offers a certification program in the United States and internationally, as well as in-depth educational programs designed to enhance leadership ...
Aquatic therapy should not be confused with aquatic fitness (aquatic exercise focused on overall general health and wellness) or adapted aquatics (aquatic activity for persons with disabilities). Aquatic therapy specialists work with a variety of patients using aquatic-based exercises as an adjunct to traditional therapeutic interventions. Eligibility to take the ATRI certification exam includes completing 15 hours of education in aquatic therapy, rehabilitation, or aquatic therapeutic ...
Step training is a fitness program that incorporates a step (bench, platform) to step up and down during a portion of the class. Aquatic kickboxing transfers these training techniques and movement patterns (kicks, punches, and blocks) into the water for a high-intensity, highly resistive, yet lower-impact exercise option. By using the unique properties of the water, in particular buoyancy and drag forces, an optimal cross-training program can be created for group exercise participants and ...
For the first time ever, those wishing to be certified by the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) as aquatic fitness professionals can prepare for the Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification Examination by studying online. The AEA Certification Prep online course is a highly interactive learning tool that will guide students through every topic on the exam. The 16 units of the course cover the key components of the Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification Examination, including a deep-...
