Aquatic Exercise


Learn how to teach safe, effective and fun group aquatic exercise classes for adults. 

Delivered by qualified Fitness Alberta Trainer-educators, and grounded in current research this 20-hour course covers topics such as:

  • principles of exercising in water 
  • effects of exercising in water on body movement 
  • safety in the water environment
  • teaching to special population. 

To register for this course we recommend that you are currently registered in, or have completed the Fitness Alberta Foundations in Physical Activity and Exercise course. (You do not have to have written your Foundations exam). 

Aquatic Exercise Specialty course September 5-7, 2025

Emerald Hills Recreation Centre

3555 Emerald Drive Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 0W6 , Sherwood Park, Alberta

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Cost
$320.00

Contact
Emerald Hills Leisure Center
780-416-7233
group.fitness@strathcona.ca

A 20 hour course covering topics specific to leading fitness classes in the water. Topics include: properties of water, class structure and content for both Deep and Shallow classes; planning, class components, use of music, leadership and choreography; movement combinations, instruction and cueing. Register with our certification partner at email noted

Register

Register by August 26, 2025

Aquatic Exercise Specialty course November 7 - 9, 2025

Eastglen Leisure centre and ACT Aquatic centre City of Edmonton

ACT Aquatic centre - 2909 113 Ave NW Edmonton Eastglen Aquatic centre - 11410 68 St NW, Edmonton , Edmonton

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Cost
$310.00

Contact
Fitness Alberta
info@fitnessalberta.com

This 20 hour course covering topics specific to leading exercise classes in the water. Topics include: properties of water, class structure and content for both Deep and Shallow classes; planning, class components, use of music, leadership and choreography; movement combinations, instruction and cueing. This course will be hosted Friday and Saturday at ACT aquatic centre and Sunday at Eastglen aquatic centre.

Register for the course

Register by October 31, 2025

Aquatic Exercise Specialty course November 21-23, 2025 City of Calgary

Canyon Meadows Aquatic and Recreation Centre

89 Canova Rd SW Calgary, Alberta T2W 6G3, Calgary

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Cost
$316.25

Contact

A 20 hour course covering topics specific to leading a variety of exercise classes in the water. Topics include: properties of water, class structure and content for both Deep and Shallow classes; planning, class components, use of music, leadership and choreography; movement combinations, instruction and cueing.

Register with our certification partner

Register by November 14, 2025