The program is designed to provide practical skills and knowledge for those interested in a career in teaching water fitness to older adults and persons with disabilities. Graduates of the program will be qualified to work as water fitness instructors for YMCA’s, health clubs, and parks and recreation departments. After completing these courses students can apply to take a National Aquatic Fitness Professional Certificate. Individual classes can be taken for professional growth.

CCC = Career Certificate.

Core Courses: (18 Units)
SPED 50 Introduction to Adaptive Fitness Techniques (3 Units)
SPED 55 Geriatric Fitness Concepts (3 Units)
SPED 57 Working with Special Populations (3 Units)
SPED 73 Introduction to Aquatic Exercise (3 Units)
SPED 74 Principles of Adaptive Aqua Fitness (3 Units)
SPED 75 Internship In Adaptive Aquatics (3 Units)

Support Courses: (8 Units)
BIOL 14 Human Biology (5 Units)
BIOL 45 Introduction to Human Nutrition (4 Units)
PHED 12B Lifeguard Training (4 Units)
HLTH 5 Emergency Response (5 Units)
P T 55 Theory & Concepts of Exercise Physiology (4 Units)
GERN 50 Sociology of Aging (3 Units)
GERN 51 Psychology of Aging (3 Units)
GERN 52 Health & Aging (3 Units)
SPED 62 Psychological Aspects of Disability (4 Units)
SPED 72 Stress, Wellness, & Coping (3 Units)