CALA Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc. (Water Fitness and Exercise)

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Pre Requisite for all Certifications - Vertical Water Training (VWT): The Charlene Kopansky Method pre-requisite
Required: Current CALA membership: fees $49 annual fee + tax

CALA offers 2 Paths

Path 1
Healthy and Functioning Participants: Regular Programs

Path 2
Post Rehab and Unhealthy or Low Functioning Participants: Healing Waters Program

Path 1 Healthy Functioning - Regular Programs

CALA Foundations of Vertical Water Training (VWT): The Charlene Kopansky Method • 20-24 hours - Pre-Requisite VWT Course: • Open Book Theory Exam : 2.5 hours • Includes Active Theory and Practical Application through Experiential Learning
Choose one or more of the following CALA Specialty Certifications: 16-20 hours each (16-20 CECs) Certification Requirements for each Specialty: Must complete VWT open book theory exam
GAF Group Aquafit Assignment Must be submitted to CALA assessor, prior to practical assessment Practical Assessment Teach a 30 minute mini-aqua fitness class including warm up; workout (cardio and muscle conditioning) and stretch cool down	WR Water Running Theory Exam Open Book Theory Exam & Case Study: 1.5 hours Practical Assessment Teach a 30 minute mini water running / aqua jogging class including warm up; workout and stretch cool down	AKBOX Aqua Kick Box Theory Assignment Submit assignment to assessor before completing practical assessment Practical Assessment Teach a 30 minute mini aqua kick box including warm up; workout and stretch cool down	APPN Aqua Pre/Post Natal Theory Exam Open Book Theory Exam: 1.5 hours Practical Assessment Teach a 30 minute mini aqua natal class including warm up; workout and stretch cool down	HYDRO Hydro Rider Currently under revision	AOA Aqua for Older Adults Currently under revision	APT Aqua Personal Training Currently under revision	AYogaLinerar Aqua Yoga Linerar ME* Assignment TBD Practical Assessment** TBD
Assignment (Class Plan + 30 MINUTE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT (INCLUDING ALL ASPECTS OF A SESSION) ***Aqua Yoga - Unique Theory / Practical Assessments

Path 2 Post Rehab & Unhealthy or Low Functioning Participants: Healing Waters Programs

Pre-requisite 1 • CALA Foundations of Vertical Water Training (VWT): The Charlene Kopansky Method • 20-24 hours - Pre-Requisite VWT Course: • Open Book Theory Exam : 2.5 hours • Includes Active Theory and Practical Application through Experiential Learning
Pre-requisite 2 • CALA Introduction to Healing Waters: • 16 hours - Pre Requisite HW-INTRO Course: • Includes Active Theory and Practical Application through Experiential Learning Theory Exam • Open Book Theory Exam & Case Study : 1.5 hours
Choose one or more of the following CALA Healing Waters: • Speciality Certification 8-20 hours each • Note: The following Healing Waters Specialty Certification Courses are under consideration
AA Healing Waters: Aqua Arthritis and Joint Disorders Theory Exam Open Book Theory Exam & Case Study: 1.5 hours Practical Assessment Teach a 30 minute mini aqua arthritis class including warm up; workout and stretch cool down	HW:HYDRO Healing Waters: HydroRider In development	HW:APT Healing Waters: Personal Training In development	HW:LBP Healing Waters: Lower Back Pain In development	HW:FALLS Healing Waters: Falls Prevention In development	HW:ASI Healing Waters Program: Aqua Sports Injury: In development
Under consideration: Research and Developing Cardiovascular Diseases • Pulmonary Diseases • Metabolic Diseases • Immunological and Hemotogogical Disorders • Orthopaedic Diseases and Disabilities • Neuromuscular Disorders • Cognitive Psychological and Sensory Disorder • Post Burn

Certification Means Complete Qualifications - Keep your Certification Current

Pre Requisite for all Certifications - Vertical Water Training (VWT): The Charlene Kopansky Method pre-requisite Required: Current CALA membership: fees $49 annual fee + tax

Pre Requisite for all Certifications - Vertical Water Training (VWT): The Charlene Kopansky Method pre-requisite
Required: Current CALA membership: fees $49 annual fee + tax