AQUA FITNESS 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:
5-7 September (Fri-Sun)
9am to 5pm - Credits: 2.0 ACE CECs
- Course fee:
Regular: S$1,200
Early Bird: S$1,080 (ends on 27 July 2025) - Eligible for UTAP claims for up to $500.
- Pre-Requisite:
- Existing Group Exercise certificate (such as AFAA, AEA, FISAF, REPS, ACE etc.)
- Current CPR / AED certification
- 1-year experience teaching group exercise classes recommended
- Being water confident
DELIVERABLES:
- Training Manual
- Theory and Practical exam
- Certificate upon successful completion of the course
COURSE OUTLINE:
Day 1:
- Welcome to The Ripple Club
- Introduction to Aquatic Exercise
- Basics & Benefits of Aquatic Exercise
- Properties of Water
- The Ripple Club for Special Populations
- Pool Safety Regulations
- Motivation Matters
- Cueing 101
Day 2:
- Aquatic fitness movements
- Aquatic fitness tempo
- Creating your own programs
- Group work : Create your first aquatic fitness class!
- Pool Practice
- Voice projection
- Stage presence
Day 3:
- Review for written assessment Q&A on material
- Written assessment
- Review & practical assessment
- Practice for practical assessment
- Practical assessment Feedback and questions
EDUCATOR
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!