Option One: Complete the full CALA Foundations of Vertical Water Training - 20 hours.

Option Two: Complete the Letter of Acceptance to Bypass the CALA Foundations of Vertical Water Training. Fitness theory knowledge, leadership experience and a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology are essential.

A combination of land and water 'activity-based' sessions are complimented with applied theoretical sessions. Expect to be transformed as a leader… and inspired to spread the joy of movement in water!

Course Content: CALA Philosophy, Aqua Physics: Magical Properties of Water Body Alignment: Power Posture Training Principles, Class Format and Class Design, CALA Movement Bank in Chest Deep & Deep Water, Instructor and Participant Safety Communication: Verbal and Visual Cueing, Applied Anatomy Applied Physiology: Effects of Immersion on the Body Systems.

Certification usually occurs several weeks after the course, although course participants have the option of completing certification immediately following the course. Certification must be completed within one year of taking the course.

Certification includes three components: VWT Theory Component

2.5 hours are allotted to write the VWT theory exam. This is an 'open book' theory exam.

Pass mark is 80%

Upon completion of the VWT, choose one of more of the following courses:

Group Aqua Fitness (GAF)
Healing Waters: Aquatic Post Rehabilitation: Aqua Arthritis and Joint Disorders (HW:AA)
Aqua Yoga (AYoga)
HydroRider (HR)
Aqua Kick Box (AKB)
Personal Aqua Training (PAT)

Attend an in-person or online course from the list to the left. Upon completion of the course complete the practical assignment by submitting a 30 minute ‘class’ plan using the assignment template.

The practical assignment is submitted (via email to an approved CALA assessor) a minimum of two weeks before the practical assessment.

The practical assessment (30 minute ‘class’ demo) does NOT need to mirror the practical assignment. Pass mark is 80%

A 30 minute practical assessment or a 30 minute video may be submitted for the practical assessment, in lieu of having an assessor in person.

If a video is submitted, the feedback is delivered by email, verbal feedback is not generally given with a video assessment.

Each individual being assessed is allotted 30 minutes to complete the practical assessment and 15-20 minutes to receive “one-on-one” feedback. The candidate is sent a copy of the completed practical assessment form from the CALA assessor.

A minimum of two participants must participate in the 30 minute ‘class’.

Pass mark is 80%.

Congrats! You are now fully certified!