Connie Jasinskas

Mindful Movement: How to plan and deliver an aquafitness class that matters!

Earn: 1.5 CALA CECs
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$24.95

Objectives:

Take a step beyond the "usual" to harness the powerful potential of vertical aquatic training

Discuss leadership strategies to encourage mindful movement in a vertical aquatic class

Overview class and exercise design, considering:
- training priorities
- muscle balance / overuse issues
- techniques to make the most of the water as a training medium
- consider strategies for smooth movement transitions and participant success

Description:
This teleclass will refresh your thinking on vertical aquatic training, and help you empower your participants to engage in mindful movement. We will consider the stated purpose of group / personal aquatic training sessions, and why people are really there. Connie will ask you to reflect on participant satisfaction. A comprehensive Teleclass handout includes useful strategies to keep instructors and participants 'in the moment' and mindfully engaged. We will discuss factors that distract people from achieving their best; class design to avoid muscle imbalance; and creating success with smooth transitions. Choreography ideas for exercise and stretch are included.

About the Coach:

Connie Jasinskas B.Sc. B.Ed. M.Sc., PFLC, CFP, CALA Master
Trainer, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader

For over 25 years, Connie has been providing leadership training for people involved with health and fitness. Through her company: For the Love of Fit, she has educated audiences in England, Europe, South Africa, and across Canada. In Ontario, she works with “regular” people, as well as those who have had motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and back pain. Connie’s accomplishments include: a 3000 mile bicycle trip across Canada, and being named ‘Woman of Distinction’ for her work in Health, Wellness and Active Living. She is a breast cancer survivor-thriver, and steersperson for her dragon boat team. Connie believes a sense of humour is one of the best ways to deal with life’s challenges. She brings this philosophy to keynote presentations and all her training sessions. Connie is well known for her ability to make complex information practical and easy to understand. You will find her sessions to be enjoyable, packed with useful information, and guaranteed to motivate.