Laurie Denomme - Aquatic Specialist

With changing demographics orthopedic injuries, muscular, cardiovascular and other chronic conditions are affecting a growing segment of the population. Many are being released from therapy into mainstream fitness and looking to begin or continue their exercise program in the water. As professionals working with these individuals it is important to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop safe and effective exercise programs. In 2004, AEA Training Specialists Monique Acton, Laurie Denomme and Judi Powers created Aquatic Options Educational Programs and Resources to fill this need in aquatic fitness education. In 2006, Terri Mitchell and Tara Palmer joined the Education team to deliver the Aquatic Options in-depth training program across the country.

Aquatic Options: Special Populations & Post Rehab Fitness Training
This professional certificate course will demonstrate how to create inclusive Group and Personal Training Aquatic Fitness Programming. Learn how to create progressive exercises using aquatic equipment and design programs for deconditioned individuals and those with post rehab or medical conditions. Integrate simple modifications that provide options for arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, low back pain, obesity and shoulder, knee and hip orthopedic considerations. Combine function with fitness as you put your knowledge into practice through case study application and an interactive pool session. Receive your personal copy of the comprehensive Aquatic After Care Training Manual© which includes:

Easy to Use Condition Chart

Extensive Aquatic Exercise Photos

Exclusive Sample Workouts

PLUS - Receive the complimentary course preparation Body Basics Instructional Toolkit©

What to Expect - Before the Course:

Receive your own copy of the Body Basics CD-DVD Instructional Toolkit©. The purpose of the DVD is to review anatomy and human movement principles fundamental to developing safe and effective aquatic fitness programming. It is an add-on FREE product that summarizes knowledge learned in most fitness certification programs, anatomy textbooks, or introductory anatomy/kinesiology courses.

What to Expect - At the Course:

Receive your personal copy of the "highly acclaimed" Aquatic After Care Training Manual©. This comprehensive manual includes photographs and descriptions of the exercises used, sample injury specific exercise programs and a condition chart that summarizes what you need to know about working with the populations discussed in Aquatic Options.
Get motivated by new ideas for creating personalized programs for real life case scenarios such as hip replacement, shoulder injury and low back pain by connecting in small group work sessions during the lecture and at the pool.
Be inspired by innovative and result oriented program formats and exercise progressions experienced in the two-hour interactive pool session.
Revitalize your aquatic fitness programs with unique exercise progressions and formatting options with and without equipment.
Walk away with complete exercise routines in writing and a full understanding of how to develop personalized aquatic fitness programs that work!

If you are an aquatic certified instructor, personal trainer, physical therapy assistant, or working with special populations and post-rehab clientele, Aquatic Options will help you help your clients bridge the gap between therapy and aquatic fitness!

What are people saying about Aquatic Options Education & Resources?

Build your skills and enhance your knowledge by attending Aquatic Options Educational Workshops, reading the Aquatic Options column in AEA's AKWA magazine or purchasing related products and CEC home study programs.