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AQUA EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

Dive into your next career move with our Aquatic Fitness Certification – reach new clients and add a splash of variety to your training routine!

The Ripple Aquatic Fitness certification aims to provide you with the basic tools and knowledge to get started on your aqua fitness instructor journey, in order to deliver safe, efficient and enjoyable aquatic training for adults. The Ripple Club designed this course to educate fitness professionals in the specific needs of healthy adults as well as special populations with chronic conditions and/or limitations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Learn the basic physiological and kinesiological training concepts specific to training in the water
  • Strengthen your understanding of the basic psychology of motivation, cueing, and the power of positive reinforcement
  • Understanding the basic differences behind aquatic and land-based exercise
  • Identify special populations and understand general characteristics, exercise guidelines, and programming considerations for each
  • Learn how to perform upper body and lower body movements in the water.

INSIGHTS

  • Ready to Dive Into a New Opportunity?

    – Whether you’re a seasoned fitness instructor or looking to pivot into a rewarding wellness career, our Aquatic Fitness Certification Course is your chance to add an exciting, income-boosting skill to your toolkit.

    – Master the art of low-impact, high-results workouts that are in demand with clients of all ages and abilities. This is your opportunity to stand out, expand your offerings, and make a real splash in the fitness industry.

    – Your educator, Alicia, brings over 13 years of experience teaching aqua aerobics around the world. Her passion for water-based movement is infectious—and she’s here to guide you every step of the way.

    – Jump in, upskill, and start making waves with a new income stream and a career that moves with you.

  • Venue: Mercure Singapore On Stevens
    Location
  • Course date:
    14-15th November (Sat & Sun)
    Nov 14th: 9am-5pm
    Nov 15th: 9am-12pm
  • Credits: 2.0 ACE CECs
  • Course fee: 
    Early Bird: S$795 (Ends 6th Dec 2026)
    Regular: S$870
    Early Bird: S$795 (ends 5th July 2026)
  • Eligible for UTAP claims for up to $500.
  • Prerequisites:

    • Current CPR/AED certification
    • Being water confident
REGISTER NOW

Please Note
We will ultimately assess the haze condition on 14 & 15 November, or else this course will be postponed to 16 & 17 January 2027, for health and safety reasons.

DELIVERABLES:

  • Access to The Ripple Academy’s online learning platform with all course content and written tests
  • Practical Exam
  • Certificate upon successful completion of the course

COURSE OUTLINE:

Part 1: Aqua Exercise Instructor Theory (Online)
Go through 14 self-paced online modules and complete your certification at your own pace. You have 30 days to complete the theory part of this certification. In this certification you will learn:

  • Foundations of Exercise Science
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • The basics and benefits of aquatic exercises
  • The properties of water
  • Aquatic exercise for special populations
  • Motivation and cueing techniques
  • Class Set up and Relationship Building
  • Voice projection and stage presence
  • Pool safety regulations
  • Aquatic exercise programming
  • Lower and upper body movements
  • How to build a successful Aquatic Fitness Career

Part 2: Aqua Exercise Instructor Practical (Face to Face)
Throughout the 1 day you will learn how to program and deliver your own aquatic exercise programs. Master Trainer will guide and correct your program and you will tested at the end of the certification. During your practical you will learn:

  • Class Set up and Relationship Building
  • Pool safety regulations
  • Voice projection and stage presence
  • Aquatic exercise programming
  • Aquatic exercise delivery

EDUCATORS

Alicia Dedigama

Alicia is the co-founder of the Ripple Club the fastest growing aqua fitness studio chain with 6 locations in Singapore and 2 in Bangkok.

Alicia is a certified group exercise, aqua aerobics, pre and post-natal instructor with a specialisation in rehabilitation and older adults training, having helped thousands of clients over the past 13 years get stronger in the water and lead more fulfilling lives.

Alicia has been certifying students in Singapore and internationally for the past 7 years and can’t wait to share her love for the water with you all!

Casee Ahrens

Casee is the Master Trainer at The Ripple Club, one of the fastest-growing Aqua Fitness brands, with locations across Singapore and Thailand.

Casee is a Ripple PRO aqua instructor, personal trainer and brings more than 20 years of experience in group fitness to each training session. With an international background in training and development across diverse industries, she knows how to turn knowledge into practical, engaging learning experiences.

Her energy and enthusiasm for fitness, especially aquatic fitness, is contagious and she can’t wait to share that with you!