Information for completing WaterART Certifications:

Information for completing WaterART Certifications:
• Have completed the 16hour/8 hour Training program via an ONSITE training OR
via CORRESPONDENCE ( Home Study)
• 16 years of age and older for Instructor Certifications
• 18 years of age and older for WMC, Personal Training Specialist, Rehabilitation
Specialist
• Hold a valid and current CPR and/or life-guarding qualification ( you may take the
exam before having this; however, your certification will only be valid when you
possess a current CPR OR Lifeguarding qualifications, as we do not teach
emergency safety in our programs
• We recommend that you practice about 25 hours after taking the course, unless
you are a veteran in the field
• We recommend re-reading the manual and answering all study guide questions
with a self –check answer system
• We recommend you evaluate your program utilizing the Instructor Performance
Review evaluation (download now)
• We do not do certification the same weekend as the training unless you are a
veteran in the industry
Candidates may choose A) or B) and complete either C) or D)
A) ON-SITE Theory Exam:
This is a combination of multiple-choice, fill in the blanks, and short answer style questions with a
2-hour time limit. Marks are not deducted for spelling mistakes, however; writing must be legible.
Candidates must attain 75% or more to become certified. Must let the Master Trainer know you
would like this option.
B) CORRESPONDENCE Theory Exam:
You receive this exam after your training. You have 6 months from the date of the training to
complete or submit the program. If you are after the six month mark, you may still complete the
exams; however, you must pay a $35.00 rewrite fee when you submit the exams.
Our exams are short answer, fill in the blank and/or multiple choice as well as a short essay or
case study. This process is applied learning. It generally takes 4-6 hours to complete. You must
complete the exam in your own words – not copying the answer from the manual. Answers
copied directly out of the manual will not be accepted. Marks are not deducted for spelling
mistakes, however; writing must be legible. Exams are do be done individually and may not be
completed with assistance of others. We appreciate you keeping this information confidential.
All exams must be handed in with the practical evaluation (either onsite or correspondence video
submission). Candidates must attain 75% or more to become certified.
C) ON-SITE - Practical Assessment:
The practical assessment is with a small group of (3-5) instructors teaching each one other. The
Assessor will ask each individual instructor to design a segment of a typical water fitness program
(related to their level of certification). Generally, each instructor may choose to teach from the
deck or be in the water. Each candidate generally teaches a warm up, a Cardiovascular Set, 2-3
muscle sets, specific goal for level of certification and a warm down. Each of these segments will
be about 3-5 minutes. The Assessor will provide feedback after each person has completed the
specified tasks. The duration for a group assessment is approximately 2 hours. Candidates must
partake in the other exams as well as teaching their own segments. This option is not available
for Personal Trainers or Rehabilitation Specialists who must do option D).
D) Correspondence - Practical Assessment:

The candidate must submit a VHS video (home video photographed) showing specific skills and
drills as well as an entire class OR program that they have laid out in the theory exam. It will be
approximately 60 minutes in length. The assessor must be able to see, hear and understand the
instructor being tested; however, we do not expect professional videography.
For video submission, you must include a letter from a community representative or a supervisor
verifying that it was the person completing the exam submitting the video. For example, a
principle of a school, accountant, lawyer, town council. Exams are do be done individually and
may not be completed with assistance of others. We appreciate you keeping this information
confidential.
Additionally, each candidate will have to submit a “Instructor Performance Review evaluation” –
60 questions evaluating the participants’ class. We would prefer that a knowledgeable supervisor
complete the evaluation; however, if there is no one on site, the candidate may fill it in based on
the honor system. The Assessor will provide written feedback on the class based on the
“performance evaluation” forms. Candidates must achieve 75% or more on both practical and
theory exams to become certified. Music is optional.
General Information
All Certifications include a THEORY & PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS. We do not transfer
Certifications from other organizations. You must earn your certification through our specialized
programs to become WaterART Certified.
All candidates must achieve 75% or more on both practical and theory exams to become
certified.
INCOMPLETE or Failed Exams
A fee of $35.00 will be charged to rewrite or redo the certification. Only the unsuccessful part of
the examination will need to be repeated. Exams not submitted within the six month time frame
will be automatically marked incomplete and a fail mark will be applied. No exceptions.
In order to maintain the certified status for any of the certifications an instructor/personal
trainer/consultant, you must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years either
through ON-SITE programs or CORRESPONDENCE ( home study) courses.
Of the 16 hours, 8 hours (correspondence or onsite) must be specific to WaterART Fitness. The
other 8 hours may be WaterART courses or any approved courses through other reputable
educational providers such as university, college, NLS, ACE, APFA, BCPRA, SPRA, AFLCA,
NBFLAC, YMCA, OFC, OKA, CATA. If in doubt, please attain prior approval, from WaterART
Fitness before taking the course.
Some examples of courses that are acceptable for Instructor level renewal are: water fitness
for seniors, water games and kids programming, research updates for aquatic fitness, exercise
design for aquatic fitness, deep water training, aquatic intervals and circuits, aquatic equipment
review, aquatic step, salsa aquatic fitness, tubes, balls and bands, etc.
8 hours may be any theoretical/practical lecture, workshop or course that relates directly to the
fitness professional. Courses that are acceptable are: water safety, nutrition, stress
management, leadership techniques, physiology of aging, anatomy, water safety techniques,
coaching techniques, etc.
For a Fundamental Instructor level of Certification (only) , up to four hours may be attained
by attending another certified aquatic fitness instructor’s class (must submit overview of the class
i.e. map out their workout, listing the components of the class with stated exercise objectives as
well as a complete overview of exercise design)
Each candidate will be responsible for collecting certificates of course completion, or a letter
from the trainer/instructor to verify hours of continuing education. When you renew a HIGHER
LEVEL OF CERTIFICATION , you will receive both diplomas without having to renew or pay

enewal fees. In other words, if you are Instructor Certified and you take the Weight Management
Consultant (16 hour training) and complete the certification ( practical and theory exams ) PRIOR
to your expiration date, you will automatically renew both certifications without having to pay a
renewal fee. If you only do the training course you will have to submit a renewal form and
payment for the renewal of Instructor Certified level. We have done this to encourage
professionals to strive towards a higher level of certification and competency. We are moving
towards a system that gives you an ID number that tracks both your membership and certification
numbers and dates. You will be able to LOGO ON to the WEBSITE and get your personal
information. This will make you accountable for tracking your renewal dates.
PLEASE NOTE that Each candidate will be responsible for collecting certificates of course
completion, or a letter from the trainer/instructor to verify hours of continuing education
Re-Certification Application:
Re-Certification is to be submitted with a renewal fee of $35.00 or $55.00 ( if late submission).
Instructors are responsible for maintaining LIFEGUARDING Qualifications OR CPR/FIRST aid
diplomas to validate the emergency rescue system qualifications to validate the certification
diploma. Only Certified Instructors or Trainers that possess a valid diploma may utilize the title
Certified. Certified instructors or trainers are eligible for liability insurance coverage through:
Insurance Information:
In Canada: Trothen & McConkey Insurance Brokers Limited, London On for $205.00/year (519)
672-3222
In the U.S.A.: Sports & Fitness Insurance Corporation (601) 898-8464 or 1(800) 844-0536
Madison, MS.
I am Renewing the following:
LEVEL 1
□ 8 hour WaterART TM Kidz Certification
□ 8 hour WaterART TM Arthritis Certification
□ 8 hour WaterART TM Common Movement Disorders Instructor Certification
□ 8 hour WaterART TM Prenatal Instructor Certification
LEVEL 2
□ 16 hour WaterART Instructor (Fundamentals) Certification
LEVEL 3
□ 16 hour WaterART TM Specialized Populations with Medical Conditions Instructor Certification
□ 16 hour WaterART TM Personal Training Specialist Certification
□ 16 hour WaterART TM Rehabilitation Specialist Certification
□ 16 hour WaterART TM Weight Management Consultant Certification
LEVEL 4
□ WaterART TM Master Trainer Intern Certification
□ WaterART TM Master Trainer Certification
LEVEL 5
□ WaterART TM Grand Master Trainer Intern Certification
□ WaterART TM Grand Master Trainer Certification
LAND INSTRUCTORPROGRAMS
LEVEL 1
□ 8 hour Arthritis Land Instructor Certification
□ 8 hour Common Movement Disorders Land nstructor Certification

LEVEL 2
□ Land Instructor Fundamentals Certification
□ 16 hour WaterART TM Weight Management Consultant Certification
LEVEL 3
□ WaterART TM Master Trainer Intern Certification
□ WaterART TM Master Trainer Certification
LEVEL 4
□ WaterART TM Grand Master Trainer Intern Certification
□ WaterART TM Grand Master Trainer Certification
Please ensure that you have a valid :
Copy of CPR/First Aid OR Life Saving Qualifications (or Certification is not valid
otherwise)
Must FAX/MAIL Copy of 16 HOURS of continuing education course completion
certificates
payable to “WaterART Fitness International
Fees:
ON time: $35.00 + GST = $37.45 Canadian Residents
ON time $35.00 US Funds (for US Residents)
Within 6 months of Expiration Date $55.00 + GST (Canadian Residents)
Within 6 months of Expiration $55.00 (US Residents)
WaterART TM Certification Renewal Form
Name: .
Address: .
City:
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Telephone: (Home)
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DATE OF EXPIRATION
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PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE VIA : MAIL, FAX, ONLINE only
Renewal through Credit Card (VISA/MasterCard accepted only)
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Number on Card : Expiration Date :
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Renewal date :
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Certification Diploma
1 866 5 GET WET (toll free)
Email, fax or mail the renewal form to
In Canada: WaterART Fitness International, 83 Galaxy Blvd, Unit 19, TORONTO, ON. M9W
5X6
In USA: WaterART Fitness International, Box 842 , Lewiston, NY 14092
PHONE (416)621-0821 or (416) 621-0951 FAX
Toll Free : 1-866-5-GET WET ( 438-938)
Renew on line : www.waterart.org
Re-Certification Application:

Re-Certification is to be submitted with a renewal fee of $35.00 ( IF PRIOR TO EXPIRATION) or
$55.00 ( within 6 months of expiration)
Only Certified Instructors or Trainers that possess a valid diploma may utilize the title Certified.
Certified Instructors or Trainers are eligible for liability insurance coverage through Sports &
Fitness Insurance Corporation (601) 898-8464