Workshops & Events
2012 Event Calendar
2012 Continuing Education (CEC) Workshops - See Complete listing below Event Calendar
2012 Registration Form - Print revised registration form
Online registration is available, however, if you would rather mail in a payment (check or credit card), please print off the form above.
Credit card payments can also be phoned in: 315.373.0159 (9am-7pm EST)
EVENT CALENDAR
Lake Forest, IL (Chicago area)
March 2-4
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
AEA Certification and Two Full Days of Workshops
This event is open for registration!
Please Register with AEA
Owensboro, KY
March 23-25
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
AEA Certification and Aqua & Land Workshops
This event is open for registration!
Please Register with AEA
Delmar, NY (Albany area)
Saturday, March 31
Instructors: Mark Grevelding & Tara Palmer Schaeffer
AM Workshops 9:00am-1:00pm
Aquatic Pyramids & Aqua Cardio Sculpt
Lunch (self directed) 1:00pm-2:00pm
PM Workshop 2:00pm-4:00pm
Aqua 2 for 1
Location: Bethlehem Area YMCA
Address: 900 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
Facility Phone: 518.439.4394 (Directions Only)
Host Contact: Jan Fecteau
AM Workshop Cost: $79.00 or $69.00 for AEA Members & YMCA
PM Workshop Cost: $49.00 or $39.00 for AEA Members & YMCA
Both AM & PM Cost: $128.00 or $108.00 for AEA Members & YMCA
Please Register with FitMotivation
Detroit, MI
Sunday, April 15
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
AM Workshops 9:00am-1:00pm
Aquatic Pyramids & Aquatic Endings
Lunch (self directed) 1:00pm-2:00pm
PM Workshop 2:00pm-4:00pm
Aqua Vertizontal
Location: Jewish Community Center
Address: 6600 West Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Facility Phone: 248.661.1000 (Directions Only)
Host Contact: Ronda Brodsky
AM Workshop Cost: $79.00 or $69.00 for AEA Members
PM Workshop Cost: $49.00 or $39.00 for AEA Members
Both AM & PM Cost: $128.00 or $108.00 for AEA Members
Please Register with FitMotivation
Rochester, NY
Saturday, April 21
Instructor: Tara Palmer Schaeffer
AM Workshops 8:00am-12:00pm
Aqua Cardio Sculpt & Deep Dynamics
Location: JCC of Greater Rochester
Address: 1200 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Facility Phone: 585.461.2000 (Directions Only)
Host Contact: Starr Greenwood
AM Workshop Cost: $79.00 or $69.00 for AEA Members
Please Register with FitMotivation
Dublin, OH (Columbus area)
Sunday, April 22
This Location Sold Out Early Last Year!
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
AM Workshops 9:00am-1:00pm
Aquatic Layers & Aqua Sphere Circuit Challenge
Lunch (self directed – there is a Subway Restaurant onsite) 1:00pm-2:00pm
PM Workshop 2:00pm-4:00pm
Aqua 2 for 1
Location: Dublin Community Recreation Center
Address: 5600 Post Rd., Dublin, OH 43017
Facility Phone: 614.410.4550 (Directions Only)
Host Contact: Courtenay Chaffin
AM Workshop Cost: $79.00 or $69.00 for AEA Members
PM Workshop Cost: $49.00 or $39.00 for AEA Members
Both AM & PM Cost: $128.00 or $108.00 for AEA Members
Please Register with FitMotivation
Newark, DE
Saturday, April 28
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
AM Workshops 9:00am-1:00pm
Aquatic Pyramids & Aquatic Endings
Lunch (self directed) 1:00pm-2:00pm
PM Workshop 2:00pm-4:00pm
Aqua Vertizontal
Location: Western Family YMCA
Address: 2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, De., 19711
Facility Phone: 302.709.9622 ext. 1112 (Directions Only)
Host Contact: Katie Elliot
AM Workshop Cost: $79.00 or $69.00 for AEA Members & YMCA
PM Workshop Cost: $49.00 or $39.00 for AEA Members & YMCA
Both AM & PM Cost: $128.00 or $108.00 for AEA Members & YMCA
Please Register with FitMotivation
Amherst, NY
Saturday, April 28
Instructor: Tara Palmer Schaeffer
Body Classics: Balls & Bands: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Body Classics: Core Moves: 2:15pm-4:15pm
Buffalo Athletic Club
1185 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY 14226
Facility Phone: 716.833.5226
Host Contact: Ellen Coleman
Balls & Bands Cost: $39.00 or $29.00 for BAC Staff
Core Moves Cost: $39.00 or $29.00 for BAC Staff
Both Workshops Cost: $78.00 or $58.00 for BAC Staff
Please Register with FitMotivation
Orlando, FL
May 14-20
International Aquatic Fitness Conference (IAFC)
25th Anniversary! Stay tuned for details.
Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)
May 25-27
Fit Rendezvous
Stay tuned for details!
Washington D.C.
August 2-5
DCAC Fitness Conference
Stay tuned for details!
Landisville, PA
September 8 & 9
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
AEA Certification and Aqua & Land Workshops
This event is open for registration!
Please Register with AEA
Interested in Hosting an Event in 2012? Contact Mark: markgrev@gmail.com
FIT MOTIVATION
2012 APPROVED CEC COURSES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ
* All courses are approved for CECs by AEA, ACE & AFAA
* All courses are Two Hours in length (Course length CANNOT be adjusted)
* All aqua courses are 1 hour in classroom and 1 hour in pool
* Land courses do not require classroom set-up. Studio only.
* All aqua courses require a classroom set-up that includes LCD projector, screen and chairs.
* Pool requirements include space for a minimum of 30 people and a water temperature; minimum 83 degrees F. and maximum 88 degrees F.
* Pool time DOES require limiting other activities in the pool area, particularly family swim or other noisy activities.
* A CD/IPod-compatible sound system and microphone are required in the pool area.
QUESTIONS? Please Email Mark at markgrev@gmail.com
AQUATIC FITNESS WORKSHOPS – SHALLOW WATER
Aqua Cardio Sculpt
Category: Shallow Water Cardio/Strength Intervals
Instructor: Tara Palmer Schaeffer
Melt away calories and sculpt your muscles. Learn how to fuse high intensity cardio intervals with fun muscle chiseling strength moves. Use the noodle to create innovative cardio combos and challenging strength moves. This type of aggressive aquatic programming will be sure to attract even the land dwellers!
CEC’s: AEA 2.0 ACE 0 .2 AFAA 1.5
Equipment: noodles
Aqua Sphere Circuit Challenge New in 2012!
Category: Shallow Water Circuit/Boot Camp Format
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
Transform the pool into a gym and treat your students to a group strength class packed with inspiration and challenge. Sponsored by Aqua Sphere, this session showcases some of the aquatic fitness industry’s hottest poolside equipment. Learn how to create a fun and athletic circuit/boot camp format packed with creative moves that can be layered with intensity for all fitness levels.
CEC’s: AEA 2.0 ACE 0 .2 AFAA 1.5
Equipment: Aqua Sphere Ergo Bells, P2K Kickboards, Webbed Gloves and Flotation Belts – shipped in by Aqua sphere
Aquatic Endings
Category: Shallow Water Strength, Core & Flexibility
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
Explore your dramatic side and stage a grand finale guaranteed to command an enthusiastic encore. This classic cool down collection features final acts that include upper body, core, noodle work, balance, mind & body and more. Explore ideas for ending your training program with grace, fluidity, power and passion.
CEC’s: AEA 2.0 ACE 0 .2 AFAA 1.5
Equipment: noodles
Aquatic Layers New in 2012!
Category: Shallow Water Cardio & Choreography
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
Feeling bored with your class routine? Learn how to reinvent base moves over and over again with the layer technique using different arm, travel, impact and tempo options. Peel away layers of base moves to reveal a showcase of endless choreography options for an exciting, challenging and engaging shallow water aerobic class.
CEC’s: AEA 2.0 ACE 0 .2 AFAA 1.5
Equipment: None
Aquatic Pyramids
Category: Shallow Water Cardio & Choreography
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
Slice it and dice it for maximal cardio intensity. This fast paced shallow water class showcases the instructional techniques known as pyramid choreography. Repetition reduction is a gold medal standard of fitness instruction. Whether you teach free style or choreographed, this session will load you up with ideas for transforming simple movement into a gut busting whitewater workout!
CEC’s: AEA 2.0 ACE 0 .2 AFAA 1.5
Equipment: None
AQUATIC FITNESS WORKSHOPS – SHALLOW/DEEP COMBO
Aqua 2 For 1 New in 2012!
Category: Simultaneous Deep & Shallow Instruction
Instructors: Mark Grevelding & Tara Palmer Schaeffer
Create your own Happy Hour in the pool and make everyone content with a program specifically designed to allow for both deep and shallow participation. Maximize your Aquasize and your available pool space with choreography that can be taught to people at all depths of the pool at the same time.
CEC’s: AEA 2.0 ACE 0 .2 AFAA 1.5
Equipment: jogger belts
AQUATIC FITNESS WORKSHOPS – DEEP WATER
Aqua Vertizontal
Category: Deep Water Cardio & Core
Instructor: Mark Grevelding
Thrill your classes with a synchronized, acrobatic deep water adventure. This workout features combinations that originate vertical, transition to horizontal and then return to vertical. Maximize your aquatic experience with cool moves that demand more from the core while churning up the cardio and burning up the calories.
CEC’s: AEA 2.0 ACE 0 .2 AFAA 1.5
Equipment: jogger belts
Deep Dynamics New in 2012!
Category: Deep Water Choreography
Instructor: Tara Palmer Schaeffer
Discover how to use the properties of the water and motivate your students to increase intensity with some deeply dynamic choreography. Explore fun, fluid and safe transitions, review safety and alignment cues and learn how to use intensity progressions using the physical laws of the water.
CEC’s: AEA 2.0 ACE 0 .2 AFAA 1.5
Equipment: jogger belts
LAND FITNESS WORKSHOPS
Body Classics - Balls & Bands
Body Conditioning with Stability Ball & Tubing
Whether you lead group classes or train individuals, this session is jam packed with creative, yet purposeful movements. Treat your students and clients to a total body tune up with a fresh approach to recreating base strength moves with resistance tubing and stability balls.
CEC’s: AEA 2.0 ACE 0.2 AFAA 1.5
Equipment: Tubing and Stability Balls
Body Classics – Core Moves
Dynamic Collection of Core Movement
No equipment needed here. It is simply floor, core and more! From standing rhythmic sequences that challenge stability and muscular endurance, to graceful Pilates & yoga inspired mat work, to gut busting ab exercises – this workout engages the mind and consumes the core!
CEC’s: AEA 2.0 ACE 0.2 AFAA 1.5
Equipment: Mats
