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Benefits of a Aquatic Fitness Program in Schools. Goal. To bring aquatics to schools to incorporate into the regular curriculum and to promote a healthy lifestyle for everyone. . Benefits of a Aquatics Facility. Students can participate even if injured Low impact workout
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Goal • To bring aquatics to schools to incorporate into the regular curriculum and to promote a healthy lifestyle for everyone.
Benefits of a Aquatics Facility • Students can participate even if injured • Low impact workout • Can also be used for adapted Physical Education
Everyone Can do it! • Adaptive Physical Education • After school programs • Run classes outside of school for people of all ages
Equipment Needed • Pool Lift • Pool Barbells • Trainer Cord • Water Noodles • The Noodle Workout (Video)
Pool Lift • Can be used for elderly students as well as adaptive Physical Education students • Also is useful if there is any type of injury in the pool
Price • www.allterrainmedical.com • $5,995.00
Swimming Trainer Belt • Can be used for swimming without doing laps • Great for big groups • Can be used for tug-o-war if you have double belt
Price • www.kiefer.com • $24.95
Pool Barbells • Can be used in place of flotation belt • Can be used for water cardio classes • Can be used like regular dumbbells in the water
Price • www.swimoutlet.com • $17.95
Water Noodles • Dynamic tool • Can be used for recreation as well as fitness
Price • www.swimoutlet.com • 5.95
The Noodle Workout Video • Will allow students to follow along as they are being taught workouts • Both young and old can do the workout
Price • www.waterworkout.com • $19.95
Conclusion • Incorporating a aquatics program into your school will give students a different way to get exercise and stay fit. • A aquatics facility can also be used for after school programs for students as well as the community.