Water Aerobics Instructor Handbook - Paperback

by April Walker (Author)

This book is designed for the active Water Aerobics instructor who is on the go and needs to access materials quickly and easily. It includes a wide variety of tools that can be printed and taken poolside, such as an Aqua Choreography Wheel which can be used for curriculum development, a collection of line-drawn circuit cards useful in a variety of class formats, all described in the Manual. Games, brainteasers, and holiday ideas are also included. These tools are excellent and fun ways to incorporate fitness goals into a class. Additional tools include: - Curriculum development tools - Movement Blocks Template - 13 tried and true games - 10 fun holiday ideas - A fabulous formations chart and directions to help you make the most out of your pool space - Icebreaker activities to build community in your classes - 7 methods for breaking your class into groups smoothly - 21 Brainteaser exercises that incorporate the body, increasing coordination, balance, and laughter - 8 Fun and challenging balance exercises - 20 sample curriculum plans to get you started - Sample Class Syllabus & Sample Class Evaluations - A set of directional cue cards for audio challenged environments - A set of number cards for setting up stations or games - A set of "Roll the Dice" circuit cards - Engaging ideas that have been used successfully in Water Aerobics classes Nationwide

Author Biography

April Walker holds a master's degree in Human Development. She is a Physical Education Professor at Yosemite Community Colleges where she teaches water aerobics and adaptive physical education. She has over 30 years teaching experience and multiple professional certifications including Water Aerobics, Group Fitness, Personal Training, Yoga and Reiki. She has traveled Nationally and presented at multiple conferences. April was a contributing author for Exercise Science Water Aerobics Certification Manual and developed the Aqua Choreography Wheel.