About the Book:The Aquatic Handbook for Lifetime Fitness is organized by skills, allowing the instructor to set the order in which he/she teaches the material. With an emphasis on both learning and reinforcing aquatic skills, this book includes skill exercises and drills using W.E.T.s (Water Exercise Techniques), developed by the author, as well as a progression of fitness swimming workouts. Stressing safety throughout, the author works toward the long-range goal of aquatic fitness for a lifetime of health, enjoyment, and fun.In addition to teaching progressive swim skills, this state-of-the-art, reader-friendly handbook highlights the new wave in aquatics, including water exercise, deep water jogging, and cross-training. Other topics include diving fundamentals, synchronized swimming, water games, fin swimming, open water/triathlon swimming, equipment, basic nutrition, swim sources, and more.