Bethesda, MD - S’WET™ Silver & More!

About this event

Two Full Days of Aquatic Fitness Education & Events! Join us for one or all of the water workout events offered below, including three unique CEC workshops plus the official S’WET™ Silver Instructor Training.

FULL SCHEDULE BELOW:

Saturday, Nov. 14th:

8:30 am - 10:30 am: This dual depth water workout focused on base moves and intervals that both depths can perform. Wall work, Pyramids, Tabata and more. This workout provides an intense challenge regardless of the depth you are in. CEC DETAILS : AEA: 3.0 / AFAA: 3.0 / NASM: 0.3 / ACE 0.3 COST: $45

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11:00 am - 1:00 pm: This intense but low-impact workout was created to accommodate students of various heights and fitness levels in a shallow-water class. The first segment focuses on creating class content with grounded moves and the other two segments demonstrate how to incorporate a noodle to provide creative challenges and reduce impact. CEC DETAILS: AEA: 3.0 / AFAA: 3.0 / NASM: 0.3 / ACE 0.3 COST: $45

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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: This dual-depth course focuses on functional, joint-friendly movement for active aging adults. Based on S’WET™ Silver Instructor Training and Arthritis Foundation principles, it emphasizes mobility, stability, and core integration. Learn to create inclusive, low-impact workouts using adaptable progressions, purposeful programming, and depth-specific cueing to support long-term participant wellness. CEC DETAILS: AEA 3.0 / AFAA 3.0 / NASM 0.3 COST : $45

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Sunday, Nov. 15th: S’WET™ Silver Instructor Training

8:30 am - 4:30 pm: The S’WET™ Silver Instructor Training is a specialized certification designed for aquatic fitness professionals eager to serve aging athletes, active older adults and participants seeking a balanced, full body workout. This comprehensive training focuses on Lower Intensity Interval Training (LIIT), integrating functional fitness, joint mobility, and exercises that support activities of daily living.

Through interactive lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and in-pool practice, you’ll master the skills to design adaptable workouts that promote strength, balance, mobility, and mindful movement. For the first time, S’WET™ Silver introduces dual-depth programming, enabling instructors to seamlessly teach in both shallow and deep water to meet diverse client needs.

As a certified S’WET™ Silver Instructor, you’ll be equipped to deliver engaging, results-focused classes that embody the S’WET™ philosophy of lifelong fitness. Empower your participants to stay active, resilient, and strong at every stage of life while elevating your impact in the aquatic fitness industry.

Upon completion of this instructor training, you will be able to:

• Teach safe, effective and challenging aquatic fitness classes that integrate our S’WET™ philosophy and approach to water workouts into more traditional aqua fitness disciplines.

• Associate yourself with a leading brand in the aquatic fitness industry with a one-year license to use the S’WET ™ name and logo on your class schedules to market your business.

• Receive a Certificate of Completion valid for one year with the option to renew annually.

PLUS

• Gain digital access to our subscription-based S’WET ™ SQUAD instructor network which allows subscribers to stream video and audio workouts, review detailed instructional guides and presentations, as well as access to exclusive members-only content.

• Receive updated videos included with SQUAD membership to keep your workouts fresh!

• Attend Virtual Meetings with Jenni Lynn Patterson LaCour and her team to continue your education and provide additional coaching techniques and assistance...

• ...and so much more you'll have to attend to find out!

CEC DETAILS: AEA: 7.0, AFAA: 7.0, NASM: 0.7, ACE: 0.70, ACE Professional Conduct and Ethics: 0.10

COST: $300

**** PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW PREREQUISITES FOR THIS EVENT BEFORE YOU REGISTER ****

While we encourage everyone to join us in the pool, this Instructor Training is designed specifically for qualified aquatic fitness instructors with at least 6-months of previous teaching experience . The training program requires a base-line education and understanding of the properties and principles behind aquatic fitness, as well as a firm grasp of the terminology and general exercises used to design a safe and effective workout.

We highly encourage you be educated and certified by an accredited aquatic fitness body like the AEA, SCW, Wave Makers, or US Water Fitness, and retain AFAA/ACE/ACSM/NASM as a base with aqua continuing education. Note: You DO NOT have to be current with these certifications, so long as you have previously been trained.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old to become certified or host an instruction program

• Must be CPR/AED Certified

• Must have minimum 6 months prior aquatic fitness teaching experience

• Must possess a level of fitness to teach a one hour high-energy class on land (deck) and in water

• Must obtain/maintain your own general or professional liability/insurance policy if not already covered by your facility or gym.

• You must also be passionate about our mission to change the perception of aquatic fitness.

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REFUND POLICY: Full refunds will be issued for all registrations should the event be cancelled for any reason by the host or Jenni Lynn Fitness. All other refund requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to a 10% cancellation fee.

📍 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THIS EVENT:

• Parking and Entrance Information: Complimentary parking is available directly in front of the facility. Please enter through the main entrance.

• Towels and Lockers: Please bring your own towels. Locker room lockers have built-in locks, so there is no need to bring one.

• Food Options: Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own lunch. There are food options within driving distance, but bringing lunch will allow you to make the most of the scheduled break without needing to leave the facility.

• Additional Facility Details: All participants are required to complete the YMCA guest waiver prior to arrival whenever possible. You can complete yours here: • Complete the YMCA Guest Waiver Upon arrival, please stop at the Membership Desk to verify that your waiver has been completed before proceeding into the facility.