AQx Sports is seeking qualified professionals to join our "Intelligent Training: Just Add WaterTM" Team. Becoming an AQx Approved Instructor allows you to teach our innovative aquatic training and therapy program to athletes, rehab patients, and the general fitness population.
The Program:
The Approval Program consists of a 3-hour classroom session that goes over the principles and applications of specifically the AQx training methods as well as aquatic training in general.
The classroom session is followed by a 3-hour pool session where you will go through the AQx program yourself, as well as observe and guide others. This is designed to help you become comfortable with the AQx methods for yourself and provide you with the tools necessary to train others. Certification is valid for two years.
Topics will include:
1. Overview of technique and unique qualities of water
2. Connecting Land & Water based training & rehabilitation
3. Research on both deep and shallow water
4. Overview of speed, power, and neuromuscular conditioning drills, etc.
5. Overview of running-related injury prevention and rehabilitation
6. Speed Development
7. Plyometrics
8. Medicine Ball & Physioball (deck & in pool)
9. Pelvic stabilization drills
10. Practical Assessment of Technique
11. Putting Workouts Together
12. Rehabilitation Modifications
13. Questions/Discussion
The Benefits:
Join the world's most innovative and high-level aquatic training team
Learn a variety of techniques, drills, and exercises that can be enhanced or modified for any population (training, conditioning, general fitness, rehabilitation, injury prevention, etc.)
Reduced pricing on all of our products for resale
Training session referrals from the vast AQx network for anyone in your geographical area
Opportunity to use AQx pre-made training session structures
Your name listed on the Instructor Program page on the AQx website
Option to have your training sessions featured on the AQx website
Earn Continuing Education Credits!
AEA members receive 6 CECs for the clinic & training
Athletic Trainers receive 6 CEUs from the BOC for the clinic & training
Physical Therapists can file the training for continuing education credits
Schedule:
The clinic will be held from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Aquatics Center at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon (Get Directions) on February 21, 2010. Please arrive at least20 minutes prior to start time to ensure you receive your packet, sign paperwork, and are ready to go by the 10:00am start time.
What to bring:
Please bring proper attire for lots of movement (running, jumping, etc.) in the water. For men, we recommend shorts made of spandex or a similar material. For women, we recommend either spandex shorts and a sports bra-like top or a one-piece suit. Don't forget your towel!
Cost:
The cost of the Approved Instructor Program is $395 per person and includes over $140 worth of AQx merchandise (Aquatic Training Shoes, DVD, T-Shirt, Poster, Training Manual, Approved Instructor Certificate, & more)! Lunch and bottled water on the day of the clinic will be provided. Plus, you receive reduced prices on all AQx merchandise!
Sign up!
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or call (800) 203-1276 with the following information:
Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Shoe Size
Payment Method (for our records please indicate card, cash, or check only - we will accept payments on the day of the clinic)
Please indicate which clinic you will be attending
Registration closes February 19, 2010 at 10am (48-hours prior to start time). If you would like to register after this deadline please call us directly at (800) 203-1276 to check for availability.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: In the event that we must cancel our workshop, we will contact you at least 24-hours prior to the posted date and time to notify you of the cancellation. Any pre-paid amount will be refunded in full.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this clinic or about AQx contact us by calling (800) 203-1276 or email
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