1001 - Hydrodynamics

Beginner / Pool Only

Required course for new practitioners who have not taken Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (1200).

Las Vegas, NV / Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 – 6:00-7:00 pm – 1.0 credit hour equal to 1.0 CEC/.1 CEU

(Pool: 6:00-7:00 pm)

Washington, DC / Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 – 6:00-7:00 pm – 1.0 credit hour equal to 1.0 CEC/.1 CEU

(Pool: 6:00-7:00 pm)

Faculty: Laurie Denomme, B. Kinesiology, AEA, ACE, AFAA, CALA

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is a prerequisite for all other courses. If you have taken this course or Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (#1200), you can skip this offering. The physiological effects of immersion and the principles of hydrodynamics will be covered. Direct applications of these principles for orthopedic, neurologic, and chronic conditions will be discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Understand the effects of water’s properties on the cardio-respiratory, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems.

2) Recognize those conditions for which water therapy might be contraindicated due to negative effects of immersion.

3) Apply your knowledge of anatomy, the physical properties of the water, buoyant and surface area props to design an effective aquatic treatment program for persons with various diagnoses.

FACULTY: Laurie Denomme, B. Kinesiology, is the assistant director of operations for the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), an AEA training specialist, a Bender Method master trainer, and a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer. She is the director of program development for Aquatic Options, an organization dedicated to providing innovative aquatic exercise options that bridge the gap between physical therapy and aquatic fitness programming. She co-authored a book on special populations and post-rehab called The Aquatic After Care Training Manual and travels internationally to share her unique and personally developed aquatic training methods.