Section 10

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Section 10 | Video Submission Instructions

In an effort for Aqua Body Strong™ to ensure the quality of ABS™ programs for participants, instructors, and facilities, we require that all students who take our online certification program submit a 25 minute choreographed video of themselves demonstrating their ability to teach a safe and effective workout on the Aqua Body Strong™ board. This assessment video is due six weeks after the purchase of your online certification course.

As you know, once you are a certified Aqua Body Strong™ instructor you will be able to teach the four basic ABS™ formats: ABS™Flow, ABS™ Strength, ABS™ Kids and ABS™ Active. When creating your 20-25 minute choreographed video, please include four 5-minute segments featuring each format using regressions and progressions. Feel free to utilize resistance bands for ABS™ Strength, Team Building Games for ABS™ Kids and Gentle stretch and strengthen moves for ABS™ Active. We have also included a table below of the top ABS™ movements to help you with your video. Please also include, an introduction and safety briefing before getting onto the board.

Aqua Body Strong™ Assessment Criteria Example

First and foremost, you will be assessed on your ability to teach a safe workout, smoothly executing the movements, exercises and transitions technically and effectively, using both regressions and progressions in your video. You will need to show exercises that flow smoothly from one sequence to another, using the board both in lateral and horizontal directions.

Assessment Criteria Example

YES

NO

Does the Instructor establish the Aqua Body Strong Stance?

Does the instructor effectively deliver the exercise name?

Does the instructor effectively communicate a proper starting position for movement? Ie. Feet are hip distance apart, or feet are staggered

Is the exercise performed with control and correct form?

Does the instructor offer regressions and progressions.

Aqua Body Strong™ Movements

The following table consists of some of the Top Aqua Body Strong™ Movements and is designed to help you initiate and execute the exercises correctly. Prior to submitting your video for assessment, you should review your video to ensure that you are meeting these minimal requirements.

Meeting Minimal Requirements

Exercise

Evaluation Criteria

Aqua Body Strong Stance

Rock The Board

Down Dog

Plank

Side Plank

Lunge

Warrior

Squat

Mountain Climbers

Burpees

Tuck Jump

Jump Around the World

Water Bicycle

Table Top

Feet hip-distance apart with feet parallel
Avoid locking knees
Bodyweight is slightly forward of the midpoint of the foot
Maintain neutral lumbar spine

Position feet wider than hip-distance apart
Keep knee over ankle
Maintain neutral lumbar spine

Position hands shoulder-width apart
Position feet hip-width apart
Spread fingers and bear weight through the entire hand
Maintain cervical spine alignment

Position hands under shoulders

Position feet or knees (if modified) hip-width distance apart
Maintain Neutral Pelvis

Position wrist under the shoulder or if modified elbow under shoulder

Position front foot under the knee
Keep knee over ankle

Stagger feet approximately 4 feet apart
Position front foot parallel and the back foot at a 45-degree angle
Keep back foot planted on the ground
Position front knee over ankle
Hip and shoulders both face forward

Position feet slightly wider than hip-width
Position knee over the second toe
Bodyweight is evening distributed

Position knees and feet hip-width apart
Position hands slightly in front of shoulders
Stabilize spine

Position hands under shoulders
Position feet hip-width distance apart
Jump in the air with feet level and parallel to board
Land softly with a slight hollowed body and bent knees

Position feet hip-width apart P
Pull knees to chest, head looking out
Land softly with bent knees

Position feet hip-width apart
Land softly with bent knees

Position hands under shoulders
Maintain cervical spine with core engaged
Chest open with shoulder blades pulled down away from ears

Position hands under shoulders
Position knees under hips
Maintain neutral spine
Maintain cervical spine alignment

Please send your completed video by wesendit.com to info@aquabodystrong.com. Please make certain to include your full name and email address.

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