• Conference and Recertification: September 16 to 17, 2023 (one weekend)
  • Conference and Certification: September 9 to 10, 2023 and September 16 to 17, 2023 (two weekends)
  • Location: Alderwood Centre, 2 Orianna Dr., Etobicoke

This conference is for anyone interested in aquatic fitness! Recertify current WaterART qualifications, add a specialty qualification to your resume and learn new trends in aquatic fitness by attending the second weekend only. Certify to become an Aquatic Fitness Instructor by attending both weekends.

Once you have registered on eFUN, attendees will be contacted by WaterART to choose their workshop sessions. Attendees will select their first, second and third choice of workshop session per timeslot.

Conference and Recertification

  • Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023
  • Alderwood Pool at Alderwood Centre, 2 Orianna Dr.

Recertify current WaterART qualifications, upgrade to a specialty certification, earn continuing education credits towards other certifying programs or just come for the love of aquatic fitness.

Register on eFUN by using barcode 4167132.

Conference and new Aquatic Fitness Instructor Certification

  • Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, 2023
  • Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023
  • Alderwood Pool at Alderwood Centre, 2 Orianna Dr.

To become certified as an Aquatic Fitness Instructor, register for the Aquatic Fitness Instructor Certification and Conference course combination. The course begins the weekend of September 9 and wraps up with the conference on the weekend of September 16. Exams will be held after the conference.

Register on eFUN by using barcode 4167123.

How to register on eFUN

  1. Go to efun.toronto.ca
  2. Select Registered Programs
  3. Enter the barcode for one of the two options in the Register Now text box and press enter/select the button with the magnifying glass
  4. In the pop-up window, select Add to Cart
  5. Follow the instructions by entering your Client and Family Numbers or, if you don’t have an account, register for one online

For help registering, call the City of Toronto’s Client Services at 416-396-7378.

What to bring

  • bathing suit(s)
  • towel(s)
  • water shoes
  • notebook/pad
  • writing utensils
  • snacks
  • appropriate attire for the weather conditions
  • water bottle

Two specialty certifications are being offered during the conference.

Let WaterART know you want to upgrade to a specialty certification when you are contacted after registering for the conference.

Certification materials, study guide questions, laminated cards and exams are not included in the fees. The certification home study materials will be available at a preferred rate when you register for the conference. Contact WaterArt for additional information

To receive the specialty certification, you must attend at least four sessions – three in water and one on land. Additional sessions may be required and session requirements are subject to change.

Boot Camp Certification

  • Delivering a High Intensity Full Body Workout (land)
  • Muscle Work with Equipment (water)
  • Muscle Intervals (water)
  • Cardio Kick Up (water)
  • Deep Water (water)

Common Movement Disorder Certification

  • 100 Ways to Walk (land)
  • Adults with Special Conditions (water)
  • Posture, Balance and Gait Training (water)
  • Training Activities of Daily Living (water)

Schedule is subject to change.

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Time Activity
8:15 to 8:50 a.m. Registration and Networking
9 to 9:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Tips to progress your programs with and without equipment
10 to 11 a.m. Day 1 Session 1. Choose one of the following:

  • Common Movement Disorders: 100 Ways to Walk
  • Deep H2O Training with belts
  • Mind Body: Making the Connection
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Day 1 Session 2. Choose one of the following:

  • Cool Warm-ups and Hot Warm Downs
  • Deep H2O: Awesome Abdominals and Core Work
  • Boot Camp: Delivering a High-Intensity Full-Body Workout
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Lunch and networking
1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Day 1 Session 3. Choose one of the following:

  • Parent and Tot: Music and Movement
  • Boot Camp: Muscle Intervals
  • Arthritis and Pain-Free Movement
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Day 1 Session 4. Choose one of the following:

  • Boot Camp: Muscle Work with Equipment
  • Advanced Pilates: Abdominals and Mindful Movements
  • Common Movement Disorders: Adults with Special Conditions
3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Day 1 Session 5. Choose one of the following:

  • Pre-postnatal: Shallow to Deep
  • Deep to Shallow H20: Noodle Challenge
  • Reviewing your Lesson Plans: Combo Shallow and Deep H20

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Time Activity
8:15 to 8:50 a.m. Registration and Networking
9 to 9:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Shallow and Deep H2O
9:45 to 11 a.m. Day 2 Session 1.

Holiday Theme Class: Keep your classes interesting, relevant and moving (this is a combo Shallow and Deep H2O class)

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Day 2 Session 2. Choose one of the following:

  • Common Movement Disorders: Posture, Balance and Gait Training
  • Deep H2O Muscle Up Progressions, Ideas and Tips
  • Pre-postnatal: Helping Mothers-to-be
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Lunch and networking
1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Day 2 Session 3. Choose one of the following:

  • Boot Camp: Cardio Kick Up
  • Gentle Arthritis Workout for Deep Water Fitness
  • Parent and Tot: Building a Positive Bonding Experience
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Day 2 Session 4. Choose one of the following:

  • Shallow H2O Splash
  • Boot Camp: Deep Water
  • Common Movement Disorders: Adults with Special Conditions
3:34 to 4:45 p.m. Day 2 Session 5. Choose one of the following:

  • Common Movement Disorders: Training Activities of Daily Living
  • Deep H2O Running
  • Boot Camp: Delivering a High-Intensity Full-Body Workout

Advanced Pilates, Abdominals and Mindful Movements (water, deep)

Mind-body does not need to be about relaxation. Develop techniques while focussing on proper posture to work and strengthen the core.

Arthritis and Pain Free Movement (land)

Investigate the most common types of arthritis to design the appropriate type of class. Learn how to modify and progress exercises using pain free range of motion.

Boot Camp: Cardio Kick Up (water, shallow)

Create and develop variations and cardio combinations to keep your classes energized and at a high intensity.

Boot Camp: Deep Water (water, deep)

Take it up a notch! Use deep water as a tool to increase intensity and challenge participants at an advanced level.

Boot Camp: Delivering a High Intensity Full Body Workout (land)

Learn how to create a comprehensive boot camp water program by using different types of equipment and cross-training techniques.

Boot Camp: Muscle Intervals (water, deep)

Maximize muscle interval training sets to get the most out of your boot camp workout.

Boot Camp: Muscle Work with Equipment (water, shallow)

Learn how equipment can take your class to the next level with this advanced workout.

Cool Warm Ups and Hot Warm Downs (water, shallow)

Set the tone for your program no matter what type of class it is. Tips and tricks to be successful at the beginning of a program and finish as a winner!

Common Movement Disorders: 100 Ways to Walk (water, shallow)

Learn to move through the water with a variety of walking patterns and progressions to improve core strength posture and balance.

Common Movement Disorders: Adults with Special Conditions (land)

Investigate common movement disorders (CMDs) including Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and strokes so you can design programs suitable for these conditions.

Common Movement Disorders: Posture, Balance and Gait Training (water, shallow)

Learn how to incorporate balance and posture retraining, as well as gait training to assist your participants with muscular strengthening, flexibility and agility.

Common Movement Disorders: Training Activities of Daily Living (water, shallow)

Reaching, bending and stretching – learn how to incorporate necessary functional exercises to aid with your clients’ activities of daily living (ADLs).

Deep H2O: Awesome Abdominals and Core Work (water, deep)

Learn exercises and techniques to stand tall with good form and posture while adding the challenge of deep water for a more intense workout.

Deep H2O Muscle Up: Progression, Ideas and Tips (water, deep)

Learn how to use progressions and deep water to make the most of your muscle conditioning workout.

Deep H2O Running (water, deep)

This workshop explores aquatic running in deep water with a high-intensity interval training system (HIITS).

Deep to Shallow: Noodle Challenge (water, deep)

Challenge all the muscles in your body and moves in your repertoire by going from deep to shallow water using the ultimate tool – the noodle!

Deep H2O Training: with Belts (water, deep)

Learn how to instruct a deep water aquatic fitness class using buoyancy belts.

Gentle Arthritis Movement for Deep Water Fitness

Learn how to modify and progress exercises as well as vary their intensity in deep water to meet the needs of a multi-level arthritis water exercise program.

Holiday Theme (water, shallow and deep)

A master class – all of the conference presenters teach a portion of this workshop to show the various ways they instruct shallow and deep combination classes to keep everyone moving and having fun!

Mind Body: Making the Connection (land)

Make the connection to create a powerful program, incorporating the age old principles and techniques involved in yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi, while using the healing properties of water.

Parent and Tot: Building a Positive Bonding Experience (land)

Build important parent/child bonds by focusing on basic skills, social interaction and physical coordination all the while having fun!

Parent and Tot: Music and Movement (water, shallow)

Learn how to combine music and movement to engage children while keeping the parent moving purposefully.

Pre-Postnatal: Helping Mothers to be (land)

Learn strategies to integrate moms to be in regular aquatic programs or to create specific pre and postnatal programming.

Pre-Postnatal: Shallow to Deep (water, deep and shallow)

Explore how water supports the body of the expectant parent in both deep and shallow water. Create a great workout and explore the contraindications and how to avoid them.

Reviewing your Lesson Plan for Shallow and Deep H2O (land)

Take an in depth look at creating lesson plans to teach combination shallow and deep classes and be successful. Discuss common issues and pitfalls, and discover tips and tricks and how to avoid them, to help your participants achieve their fitness goals.

Shallow H2O Splash (water, shallow)

Make your class a success! Show your leadership skills and keep your participants engaged and focused organically taking positive control of your class.