Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION PROCESS An instructor/trainer/consultant must complete either: a) WaterART Onsite Training Courses (you will have up to 4 months AFTER the onsite training date to complete both exams OR b) WaterART Home Study Programs. Note you have up to six months from your purchase date. (reference your invoice) After this you will pay a late fee of $35.00 / exam (+ applicable taxes) After a year, we will no longer accept your exam submission, you will have to re-do the programs. Whether you complete home study or onsite education - the system and exam competencies are the same. We provide written report cards for both onsite and home study exams (theory & practical). We confirm all exams received ( either via email or phone if you don’t have email address). Please keep us up to date with your email address as this is your log in & user name. HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION EXAMS You have some options for completing the practical assessment to complete your Certification. The theory exam may be either 1. [email protected] ( you may EMAIL the answers). Do not re-type the questions as we know the questions) 2. Mailed ( please track - you do not need a to request a signature from us) 3. Please note we will not accept FAXED, SCANNED nor downloaded exams because of liability, copyright and virus issues. 4. Please put you name on the exam and in the exam ( correct spelling and mailing address for your diploma.) IN CANADA: WaterART Fitness International, 83 Galaxy blvd UNIT 19, TORONTO, M9W 5X6 IN USA: WaterART Fitness International Inc, 210 South 8th street, Lewiston, NY 14092 Practical Assessments - all candidates have an option to 1 ) submit a home VHS video/DVD of your class (the class design is written out as part of the theory exam - we follow it along with your video/DVD submission) see details on exam yes, in this case you need to complete a full class (45-60 minute PROGRAM.) You are marked based on the .marking system ( included in manual). We can not download video streaming of your class . OR 2 ) to complete an ONSITE practical assessment . You have to go to see the MT. In other words the candidate makes the assessment convenient for the MT. In this scenario, the person being assessed by the MT usually takes about 30 minutes / person . If there are several people in a group- the group of instructors should stay for all of the assessments (as they can learn from others performance). The goal is to guide the instructor to be to ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION gain valuable competencies. It is not necessary for the Master Trainer to attend the whole program. You just have to complete the competencies (see below) Report cards are then written for both theory & practical’s (and we email the report card to you). BOTH sections must be completed to receive the report card. Once you are successful - you will receive an official WaterART Certified Diploma, status and online profile recognition. Practical Onsite Assessment involves: Teaching other instructors who attend the assessment date or the Master Trainer. We usually have 3-5 people in a group ; however, we may work with you individually - if the MT is assessing you individually. The Onsite practical assessment will include: a) answering a couple of oral safety questions as well as teach (specialty modules will apply specific learning from the module) b) teaching a 3-5 minute warm up Teaching learning from the module) (specialty modules will apply specific c) teaching a 3-5 minute Cardio set Teaching (specialty modules will apply specific learning from the module) d) teaching two 3-5 minute Strength sets ( be sure to perform enough sets & reps or 3-5 sets of 8-25 repetitions) - (specialty modules will apply specific learning from the module) e ) a 3-5 minute Warm Down. (specialty modules will apply specific learning from the module) You are evaluated based on 1) do you understand the exercise objective 2) can we see, hear and understand you 3) is the exercise safe and effective, WaterART is Exercise with a Purpose. We do hope that you will complete your Certification & benefit with becoming qualified & competent! If you have questions please email us at [email protected] ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION All practical assessments for certification exams may be booked with our VIA HEAD OFFICE - contact us OR directly with a Master Trainer in Your Area In Canada Bonnie Bailey Windsor, ON Sandy DuSomme, Sutton, ON Fay Maitland Coyle, Newmarket, ON Kathy Cook Toronto, ON Harold Dineson & Joan Dawson, Peterborough, ON Jacqueline Duff Toronto, ON & Panama City, FL Christina DeSouza, Toronto ON Pam Genge Woodstock, ON Clare Gorman Vaughan, ON Rikki Gross Hamilton, ON Helene Jubinville, Ottawa ON Sharon Klinger, Lacombe, AB Drusilla Leitch S W Ontario, Stephanie Marrello, Welland, ON Marianne Pacaccio Hamilton, ON Delia Palmer - Vancover, BC Jan Rakovsky York University - Toronto, ON Chet Skiginski Guelph, ON J Nan Sturgis, Calgary, AB Barbara Truax, Toronto, ON Sandee Watson, Grande Prairie, AB Jari-Lyn Weaver, Cranbrook, BC In USA Claudia Collins Augusta, GA Judy Conley Lansing MI, CA, OR, HI Ruth Fraley Naples, FL William Fitts Connecticut Dr. Lucia Cordell Getsi -McCormick, SC Laurie Hooper, Panama, Fl Sue Harkin, Bozeman, MT Terri Lees, Kansas City, MO Drusilla Leitch, Atlanta, GA, Bonita Springs, FL Lindsay Mondick, Minneapolis, MN Sharon McDonnell, Hilton Head, SC Amy Parker, Mount Pleasant, SC Wendy Patrick, Rockford, MI Jane Pomponio, Port Tobacco, MD Janet Rollero, Whitehouse Station, NJ Amanda Sommer, Elon NC Julie Scratch,Seattle, WA Dorie Shore, Statesville, NC Jennifer Williams, Texas ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION OR OFFICE USE Date: of Course or purchase :____________________ Practical assessment date ___________________ Theory Exam date submitted ___________________Mailed or emailed __________ INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM This exam is for the registrant (home study or onsite training course) only. We appreciate you keeping this information confidential NAME: ______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________ CITY: STATE/PROV: ZIP/POSTAL CODE:________ Best Phone Number (Alternative Phone number) EMAIL ________________________________________________ : In order to validate your qualifications, you will need to keep a current copy of CPR/First Aid/AED or Life guarding qualifications. Are you done with this process. Y/N if not, please realize that you may submit exams; however, your qualifications will not validate unless these courses have been successfully attended. PLEASE NOTE : You Instructor Certification is only valid with the completion of emergency safety qualifications. You must have either lifeguarding OR Basic CPR/AED/First Aid training as our course does not cover this. All candidates must achieve a mark of 75% or more to pass for both theory and practical portions of exam process. Should your exam be incomplete or not make the standard, you may re-purchase each part of the exam for a $35.00 + applicable taxes.. All candidates will have up to FOUR MONTHS (for onsite Instructor Certification programs guided by a Master Trainer) OR SIX MONTHS for home study (self training) to complete the exam process without a penalty fee. Sharing exams and materials is strictly prohibited for both liability and copyright reasons. All candidates must complete BOTH the theory exam & a practical assessment. ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION How to Complete the Theory Exam Process: All Theory Examinations are take-home, open book, applied theory. Exam answers may be EITHER 1)emailed in PDF or .doc files OR 2) snail mailed to be marked. You may study with a fellow instructor but all answers MUST be completed on your own and in your own words. We do not accept faxed or scanned copies as they are generally difficult to read. There are no deductions for incorrect spelling; however the written portion must be legible. Please do not use pencil. Typing is best for us to read. If a question is unclear you may email [email protected] for assistance. Emailed exam take 1-2 weeks to grade whereas mailed exams will take 2-4 weeks to grade. We confirm all emailed and mailed exams via email (or WaterART will phone you IF you don’t have access to email). MAIL the completed written exam to: IN CANADA: WATERART FITNESS INTERNATIONAL INC, 83 GALAXY BLVD UNIT 19, TORONTO ON M9W 5X6 IN USA: WATERART FITNESS INTERNATIONAL INC. 210 SOUTH 8TH ST LEWISTON NY 14092 Email exams or questions to [email protected] (there is an automated confirmation on this email address) How to Complete the Practical Exam Process: The practical assessments may be completed via an onsite assessment with a WaterART Master Trainer OR provide a mailed submission via DVD/VHS video/USB stick of their program as written out in the class design/case study. You may film the program in your home or at a center. We recommend keeping your filming simple with small groups or just yourself in the program. We need to be able to see, hear and understand your exercise goals and objectives and review that your programs is safe, effective and enjoyable. There are marking guidelines in the back of each manual for your reference. NOTE: For security, liability and confidentiality reasons we do not download video streaming files. Exam Deadlines Any exams submitted after the 4 month period (6 months for correspondence) are subject to a $35.00 late fee plus applicable taxes per late exam submission or for each portion of the exam (theory or practical /case study). Please note that we do not accept exam submissions after 1 year from the initial training date. Successful candidates will receive an official EMAILED REPORT CARD immediately with their results & may immediately LOG IN . MY ACCOUNT ) top right hand corner of website to show your employer/insurance your qualifications RIGHT way. Your user name is your email address –so keep us current – and you may only use one email address. Official Certification Diploma & laminated Instructor Card will be mailed in approximately 2-4 weeks after you are successful. Please note will we not grade your exam until BOTH parts are submitted so ideally submit your theory exam before the assessment to fast track results. ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION WATERART INSTRUCTOR THEORY EXAM you can write answers on a separate sheet of paper or submit answers (only) via email but please label with the correct question number. Questions 1 – 5 (1 mark each) 1: What two basic shallow water movements may not be used successfully in the deep? And explain why not? 2: What are three water skills that should be taught to someone coming to class for the first time, especially a NON- Swimmer. Explain 3: What should someone new to class be advised to wear/utilize to help with stability and balance ? 4: List 2 advantages for each of the following a) Teaching from the deck b) Teaching in the water 5: Why does using a mixture of slow and fast moves for short cardio “bouts” (often referred to as the “pyramid” method) generally not work in the water for effective cardiovascular expenditure? How should this method be changed and cued for more effective cardiovascular training? Questions 6 – 10 (2 marks each) 6: Name the 2 abdominal waist muscles, state their joint or biomechanical action to show how they move the body. Give an exercise for each to show the difference. 7: Name a muscle group that is naturally assisted with buoyancy when a “land” exercise is used in the water for strengthening. Describe a more effective way to strengthen this same muscle group using the water for resistance. ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION 8: There are two types of muscle fiber: fast twitch (FT) and slow twitch (ST). Give an exercise to show how each can be used in exercise design for a class containing people of mixed ages and/or skill levels. FT ST 9: List 2 properties of water and give an exercise to show how each property can be used for variety in a mixed level shallow water program. 10: List the 3 planes of movement and give a walking exercise for each plane. Questions 11 – 16 (5 marks each) 11: When designing an effective water program what is the difference between using muscles for cardiovascular fitness versus targeting for specific muscular strengthening? Give an example of a move that could be used for either fitness component and explain how you would cue this exercise to be done differently to meet the intended goal. 12: Write a 5-10 minute warm up for a shallow water program incorporating 3 or more basic moves, the 3 planes of movement and at least 2 WaterART working positions. 13: Name at least three muscle groups that assist with the movement of the hip. Give an exercise for each. 14: Name at least three muscle groups that assist with movement at the shoulder. Provide an exercise example for each unique move. 15: List 5 body or working positions that may be utilized with a noodle. Provide an exercise using each body position. State if this exercise may only be utilized in shallow and/or deep water. Additionally, name the fitness component being targeted with each exercise. 16: Design a cardiovascular combination suitable for deep water. Incorporate three basic moves, to provide variety and prevent muscle fatigue, and at least three body positions. ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION Questions 17 – 19 (10 marks each ) 17: List 10 ways or variations of a rock (sometimes referred to as a rocking horse) move. 18: Provide an example of an exercise to show how you would target the following muscles for strengthening in the depth suggested. Be sure to describe the working or body position and how equipment (mitts/noodle) would be utilized if applied. a) Strengthening the Rhomboids in deep water depth b) Strengthening the Latissimus Dorsi in shallow water depth c) Strengthening the Hamstrings in shallow water depth d) Strengthening the Quadriceps in Deep water depth e) Strengthening the Rectus Abdominus in Shallow water depth f) Strengthening the External Obliques in Deep water depth g) Strengthening the Internal Obliques in shallow water depth h) Strengthening the Triceps in deep water depth I) Strengthening the Abductors in shallow water depth j) Strengthening the Core in shallow or deep water depths. ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION 19: Give an exercise to show how you would target the following muscles while using the water for stretching or lengthening the muscle group (stationary or actively): a) Abductors in shallow water depth b) Pectorals in deep water depth c) Quadriceps in shallow water depth d) Iliopsoas in deep water depth water depth e) Hamstrings in shallow water depth f) Adductors in deep water depth g) Gastrocnemius & Soleus (Calf muscles) in shallow water depth h) Gluteus Maximus in deep water depth i) Rhomboids in shallow water depth j) Latissimus Dorsi in Deep water depth ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION THEORY EXAM - Question 20 - CLASS DESIGN (25 marks) The goal of this section is to demonstrate that you are competent to provide a safe, effective and enjoyable program for participants in an aquatic fitness class. Write this out as a lesson plan for a 45 – 60 minute program in Shallow and/or Deep Water that you might use in the future for group exercise (small or large). You may utilize noodles and mitts as equipment; however, we recommend that you do not utilize advanced equipment for this exam or advanced techniques not covered in this program. NOTE: If you are planning to teach a full class for your practical assessment on site (with a Master Trainer) or if submitting a DVD/USB stick for your practical you may use this same program. You May List Exercises AND/OR Use Chart Form For This Class Design 1. Write out a 45 minute to 60 minute program or class 2. Be sure to list the components of the class you will train & the approximate time for each component. 3. Itemize the exercise goal(s) or objective(s) within each component 4. Provide at least 5 examples of exercises for conditioning giving a short description of each exercise – Be specific with suggestions for “variations” for cardio moves and provide actual exercises for the muscle groups you choose to target. 5. We suggest that you provide alternating cardio & muscle sets (flexibility & muscular endurance) so that you develop a balanced program. 6. Remember to make note how many repetitions or what the duration is pertaining to the warm up, conditioning for CV or muscle set or for the warm down. 7. You may wish to include some of the exercises you have already described in Section 1 8. Do not copy the class design “verbatim” from the manual or laminated card(s) We accept, point form/bullet form or short forms however, your class design should be legible. Ideally type or print this PLEASE DO NOT USE PENCIL OR SCAN TO SEND Below, is a sample template or blueprint class design. Realize you would be using this on deck to refer to your notes so it should be approximately 1-2 pages and easy to understand and follow should you forget your planned class or program. Please itemize the repetitions or time (duration of sets). Realize as you teach a regular program, you will have to be flexible and adapt the program for water temperatures, skill levels of participants, health histories as well as motivation or goals of participants. ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification * COMPONENT or PARTS OF THE PROGRAM/ CLASS HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION EXERCISE OBJECTIVE/GOAL SAMPLE EXERCISE DESIGN ( list sets and reps or duration, travel , working position etc ) Use extra pages if necessary. ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT – VIDEO/DVD SUBMISSION: INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM ML001 PLEASE BE SURE TO SUBMIT A REGULAR SIZED VHS VIDEOTAPE OR DVD OR USB STICK (seems to be the best option) • On video, DVD or USB stick , with a clear view of the instructor, please record your 45-60 minute practical assessment (class/blueprint design/lesson plan) as laid out in your theory exam ( Section 2). Be sure to include the required 2 tasks listed below. You should submit the class design additionally as part of your theory exam as this is worth 25 marks on the theory portion as well. • You may choose to teach either on deck or in the water; please be sure that we can see you, hear you, and understand what you are doing. • If teaching from the deck, please show the rear view of participants or utilize them as background. • Professional videotaping is not necessary; however, it is important that we see the components of the class and know your exercise objective, safety tips and tools utilized for visual and verbal communication. • Participants should be informed that this is for learning purposes only, and will not be sold or reproduced. In the event that participants do not want to participate in the video – you can teach from the deck and be the only person in the video OR you may phantom teach the program to the video as if there is a class in attendance. However, this is much more difficult to do. It is easier to teach to a live class. PLEASE MAIL VIDEO/DVD & WRITTEN EXAM TOGETHER and be sure to include your name and address. We will provide confirmation of submission. If you reside in Canada or International (except USA): Mail to WaterART Fitness International Inc. 83 Galaxy Blvd Unit 19 TORONTO,ON CANADA M9W 5X6 If you reside in USA mail to: WaterART Fitness International Inc 210 South 8th St, Lewiston, NY 14092 REQUIRED TASKS: TEACH A 45 MINUTE SESSION. You may use the one described in Section 2 of the written exam. (with or without music). You will receive a written evaluation of your class (TOTAL 100 marks) You may teach your regular participants, a friend or family or “ghost” teach (pretend to teach). In addition: Please teach/demonstrate the following elements from the deck (with students in the water.) • How to scull, - to assist and resist forward/backward and side travel with a jog movement. • A Body-Check balance exercise. • The four shallow-water working positions for either a cross-country, Jax , or Jog basic move. OR - if teaching in deep water, any 4 body-positions for one abovementioned basic move. • Describe the Emergency Rescue procedure for your facility ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION This is a form YOU should review PRIOR to doing your practical either via VHS VIDEO / DVD/USB STICK Submission OR onsite practical assessment. This is also a tool Supervisors or Aquatic Directors may utilize to manage your performance staff. You do not need to mail us this form. INSTRUCTOR- PERFORMANCE EVALUATION NAME: CLASS TYPE: DATE: : CLASS TIME: : SCORING SYSTEM: YES =1 and No =0 TOTAL= 60 THERE COMES A TIME WHEN EVERY LEADER NEEDS FEEDBACK ON HIS/HER PERFORMANCE. THE FOLLOWING EVALUATION WAS DEVELOPED TO AID LEADERS THROUGH POSITIVE AND SPECIFIC FEEDBACK. THIS TOOL IS INTENDED TO HELP EVERY LEADER BECOME THE BEST LEADER THEY CAN BE. BACKGROUND: Instructor has life guarding certifications or lifeguard on deck Instructor is neat in appearance Instructor wears appropriate clothing and footwear ORIENTATION : Instructor acknowledges / greets class prior to beginning; welcomes and introduces any new participants or guests. Instructor asks if there are any non-swimmers Instructor asks if there are any special needs or medical conditions Instructor knows approximate water temperature/asks participants how H20 feels References given on content of class Music is cued ( if using) Equipment is ready ( if using) BUOYANCY WARM UP SEGMENT: _______ Begins class on time (maximum 2 minute grace) Organizes participants to utilize their correct water depth/ positions them in the water Utilizes the properties of water (resists buoyancy, works at water speed) _______ Gives participants the basic aquatic fitness skills to succeed (scull, recovery, balance) _______ Keeps participants warm and comfortable and safe with the buoyancy warm up CARDIOVASCULAR WARM UP: Has a gradual increase in heart rate Utilizes a method of monitoring intensity ( RPE/Heart rate Monitor/ Talk test) Utilizes music at appropriate volume Encourages/demonstrates good body mechanics ( on deck/in water) Provides specific options for special populations or medical needs (within scope of practice) Utilizes the music at an appropriate tempo Reminds the participants about posture & technique & breathing Encourages participants to go at own level through self paced exercise _____ Introduces basic terminology/moves and 2-4 working positions CONDITIONING SEGMENT: CARDIOVASCULAR/MUSCLE CONDITIONING Gradually increases intensity & complexity Instructor utilizes appropriate "simulated" speed in water or on deck Communicates appropriately for a variety of fitness levels ( visual & verbal cueing) INTEGRATES muscle work with cardiovascular sets as to not fatigue muscles prior to breathing Performs exercise with appropriate repetitions so participants may “master” the ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. www.waterart.org Instructor Certification HOW TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION moves Progresses smoothly from less complex to more complex movement patterns Explains and suggests how to increase/decrease intensity appropriately Utilizes both long & short lever movements to prevent muscle fatigue ______ Balances musculature appropriately (especially hamstrings, tibialis anterior, Ab/adductors, abdominals) Utilizes travel movements appropriately ( and cues the arms to assist/resist or balance) Explains purpose and exercise goal ( and how it pertains to their goals) Balances rebound moves with suspended or neutral moves Re-checks or monitors intensity through talk test/perceived exertion (adjusts accordingly) __________Provides a good balance between Motivation and Education WARM DOWN: Stretches tight muscles actively or statically ( if the water temperature allows it) Adjusts or adds appropriate music for relaxing or finishing program Demonstration of appropriate movement speed (on deck or in the water) Provides participants with a feeling of rejuvenated Give a fit tip or information on upcoming events – so that participants go home yet remain motivated to come back ____ Participants remain thermal regulated Thanks participants for coming out/answered questions as able or necessary OVERALL: Promotes interaction and fun Participants remarked "it was good class" Participants could see and hear and understand instructions Instructor maintains eye contact or an awareness of the group Keeps class controlled (their attention & enthusiasm) Provides interesting program which is generally motivating Gets in the water to demonstrate moves and be part of group ( at least some time) Design a water fitness class specific to "water training not a land in the water" class Provides a goal of helping people to function on land. Provides visual cuing for directing travel and organizing group travel Utilizes safe and low impact deck moves Teaches participants the "skill" of how to "work" the water rather than just following along Provides feedback (technical) invites questions and comments? Instructors comments: Do you feel that you taught a good class? Y/N Were you comfortable? Y/N What would you differently if you had another evaluation? Please describe. Program Evaluation: What did you ENJOY most about the WaterART program ________________________________ What did you LEARN most about with the WaterART program ________________________________ What would you like to change or add____________________________________________ Are you interested in further educational programs? Y/N Would you recommend this program to another colleague ©WaterART Fitness International Inc. Y/N www.waterart.org
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