Dive into Your Future: Become a Certified Aquafit Instructor with CFES Online
Are you passionate about aquatic fitness and ready to lead invigorating, inclusive water workouts? Canadian Fitness Education Services (CFES) invites you to make waves with their CFES Aquafit Instructor online course—a flexible, comprehensive pathway to become a certified aquatic fitness leader.
Why CFES Aquafit?
This course blends live online instruction with mentor-supported, in-water practicum sessions. You’ll gain solid teaching skills, create safe and stimulating class environments, and learn how to adapt workouts for all fitness levels—all while preparing to meet CFES certification standards.
What’s Involved:
Foundations & Curriculum
• Learn class programming across all fitness levels and segments.
• Master safety protocols: participant screening, monitoring, and modifications.
• Develop cueing techniques and musical timing, plus choreography strategies for shallow and deep water.
• Strengthen communication skills and professional ethics.
• Engage in ample teaching practice—even during the course itself.
Online Components
• Interactive live Zoom sessions (attendance is mandatory).
• Access to e-learning modules: full-text lessons, chapter videos, self-marking quizzes, and enriching learning activities.
• On-demand video demonstrations for strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises shown in the water—even detailed anatomical illustrations and animations included.
Time Investment
To fully engage with this course, plan for:
• ~28 hours of theory and classroom learning.
• 12–20 hours of hands-on practicum.
• 20–30 hours of home study including readings, assignments, and exam prep.
Prerequisites
- Completion of the CFES Fitness Knowledge Course, or an approved equivalent
- A local practicum mentor (see below) . If you haven’t completed the prerequisite, you can enroll in the CFES Fitness Knowledge Home Study Program.
Community Practicum Leadership Mentor
You must find a qualified mentor in your community — an approved, certified instructor with teaching and supervisory experience. Your mentor will guide you through the practicum, proctor your certification exam, and assist with your video skills assessments, which are submitted to your CFES Educator or Skills Assessment Evaluator (SAE) on the course’s scheduled submission dates. The practicum includes supervised water fitness class labs and assignments, completed during and after your instructor course. All completion procedures and documentation are provided in the course resources.
Once you have a mentor, you’ll review the course manual and assignments together, complete practicum labs, and submit documentation as scheduled.
👉 Enroll Now in CFES Fitness Knowledge Course
For more details on certifications CFES Aquafit Instructor Certification
Who This Course Is Perfect For
• Fitness professionals seeking a specialized aquatic instructor certification.
• Those with limited access to in-person training—this hybrid format brings flexibility and mentorship to wherever you are.
• Instructors looking to build confidence, effective cueing, and choreography skills to teach dynamic, inclusive aquafit classes.
What Graduates Say
“I recently just completing the CFES Aquafit Instructor module … I gained the knowledge, had the opportunity to practice, and felt confident when finishing the course … I have the skills I need to teach successful aquafit classes.” — Krystal
“The trainer was extremely professional and the material was practical and clear… I got a great amount out… I would highly recommend this course.” — Emma
“The module took me from knowing my theory to giving me the confidence and tools to start my practicum immediately… I highly recommend working with such a seasoned instructors.” — Laura T
Ready to Take the Plunge?
Empower your fitness career with a nationally recognized certification in aquafit instruction. Click the “Enrol” link on the CFES site to register!