For those who love aquatics and fitness and want to share their passion by instructing participants in aquacise, STA’s Award in Aquacise prepares learners to plan, instruct and evaluate fun, motivating and inclusive aquacise classes to participants.
This qualification is for learners who wish to work as an aquacise instructor and could appeal to those interested in pursuing a career in the leisure industry, those already employed within a leisure environment who are looking to progress their career, or those who are already working as a swimming teacher or fitness instructor who wish to instruct aquacise. There is no previous experience required and STA Award in Aquacise qualification can support learners to gain employment, support within a current job role, or offer an opportunity to progress within their job role.
How Will the Qualification Benefit You?
- Created by STA’s aquatic experts, providing you with quality training
- Regulated by Ofqual
- Endorsed by CIMSPA, industry leaders in sport and physical activity, against the CIMSPA Core Group Exercise Instructor professional standard
- Will give you the specialist knowledge to instruct aquacise
- It looks brilliant on your CV.
When You Get Your Qualification
- You will be qualified to instruct aquacise
- Access free online support and resources
- Receive advice and guidance from the STA team who will support you throughout your aquatic journey.
To remain as an STA-approved aquacise instructor, and to receive the benefit of STA public liability insurance, you’ll be required to:
- Remain in membership of STA
- Keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date with regular CPDs
How to Take Your Qualification Further
- Become responsible for co-ordinating or managing aquacise classes within the pool programme
- Share knowledge and experience with the next generation of aquacise instructors by becoming an STA aquacise tutor
- Develop knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as aqua natal, by completing further CPD’s
- Complete additional vocational qualifications within the aquatic industry across swimming teaching, lifesaving, first aid, health and safety and pool plant to support a career in the leisure industry. Click for further information.
- Upon successful completion of STA Award in Aquacise, learners will be eligible for CIMSPA Affiliate membership and are encouraged to join the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory.
Interested? Before You Get Started…
You’ll need to make sure you’ve met the following requirements before you attend your course:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Hold current membership of STA
A level of personal fitness is necessary as learners will be required participate in practical aquacise classes during the course and it is strongly recommended learners have participated in group exercise classes prior to undertaking this qualification. Learners must have all pre-requisites in place before the start of the course. Qualification certificates cannot be issued if all pre-requisites are not met before the start of the course, post course submissions will not be accepted.
Pre-course Online Programmes
Learners must have independently completed the below units prior to attending an STA Award in Aquacise course:
- Unit 1: Understanding Anatomy and Physiology in Relation to Exercise
- Unit 2: Understand the Scientific Principles and Safety Requirements Relevant to Aquatic Exercise.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) can be applied for selected pre-course online programmes depending on a learner’s qualification. Should RPL be applied, learners must complete all hours of the tutor led course and assessment. RPL is only available for the online programmes.
Are you wishing to become an Aquacise tutor to deliver STA Award in Aquacise qualification?
To deliver the STA Award in Aquacise qualification, learners must attend an aquatic tutor course: The pre-requisites to attend an aquatic tutor course are:
- Be at least 19 years of age
- Hold current membership of STA
- Hold a minimum of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification (or acceptable equivalent)
- Hold STA Level 2 Award in Aquacise (or acceptable equivalent) for a minimum of 2 years
- Provide evidence of at least 50 hours of practical instructing within aquacise
- Hold the Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults online learning certificate or acceptable equivalent.
Completed forms should be sent along with required supporting evidence to info@safetytrainingawards.co.uk