1006 – Practical Aquatic Progressions

Beginner / Symposium 1-hour Pool Only

Sanibel, FL / Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – 6:50-7:50 pm – 1.0 credit hour equal to 1.0 CEC/.1 CEU

(Pool: 6:50-7:50 pm)

Faculty: Laurie Denomme, B.Kinesiology

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Immerse yourself in a spectrum of movement ideas using water’s natural resistance. Discover appropriate progressions for upper and lower extremity using drag equipment as a natural extension of water. Creative multi-plane movements for proven benefits will be demonstrated and applied to shoulder and knee injuries, and rheumatoid arthritis.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Determine how to alter intensity using drag.

2) Examine proper equipment placement and movement modifications.

3) Experience movement options for individuals with shoulder and knee injuries.

4) Explore safe and appropriate options for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.

5) Demonstrate the ability to incorporate functional multi-plane movements for the upper and lower extremity using drag equipment.

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.