Limited capacity!

95%

The Convention

Mark your calendar now for the upcoming days October 25th, 26th, and 27th to meet again for 3 unforgettable days filled with sharing, interaction, and knowledge about the aquatic world!

Once again, the event is full of innovations and will be held in person.

The Team Aqua Academy by Mundo Hidro and our national and international guests look forward to seeing you at the Salesianos de Manique pool.

Last year’s edition was memorable… click on the video.

International Certifications
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Masterclasses
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Workshops
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Practical pool
laboratories
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Aquatic Fitness

Swimming

Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise

The Speakers

Tinoca

Pedagogical Director Aqua Academy by Mundo Hidro

Ricardo Pedroso

Former Olympic swimming athlete

Andrea Gilardoni

Master-Trainer SAF AQUA Drums Vibes

Silvia Senati

International Specialist Master Trainer AEA

Kristof Van Uffelen

Aquatic fitness instructor for over 10 years

João Santos

AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) Instructor of the Year

Rita Carvalho

Responsible for the AquaPilates program at Mundo Hidro

Marta Mergulhão

Aquatic Activities Teacher at Health Club Visconde

Nuno Santos

Technical Coordinator and Swimming and Aquatic Activities Teacher

Joana Freitas

Master's degree in Exercise and Health

Pedro Santos

AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) Instructor of the Year

Renata Tarevnic

Master's in Biodynamics of Movement

Rui Santos

Technical Director and Manager of the Municipal Pools of Odivelas

Bruno Moura

Trainer Internacional AEA

Vítor Santos

Sports Activities Technician at Sintra City Council

Arlette Ramos

Aquatic Fitness Specialist

Luís Brandão

Master's in Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education

Soraia Cardia

Group & Personal Trainer

Sonia Lima

Supervisor and consultant in the fields of speech therapy and professional communication.

More speakers to be announced soon...

Schedule

Legenda:
Choose one of the days below to see the schedule
Friday
October 25th

Special Populations

Scientific evidence points to Aquatic Exercise as one of the main remedies for metabolic, muscular, and even cognitive diseases. However, are the effects of immersion, temperature, and depth conditioning or facilitating factors for these populations?

What adaptations, contraindications, or prescriptions should be made for people with these pathologies?

Many clients have one or more pathologies and attend Aquafit classes, making the group heterogeneous and class management complex.

To ensure an efficient and safe prescription, in this International Certification, we will focus on the following topics:

  • What precautions to take and the most current evidence from the literature
  • Which training is most efficient: continuous, interval, or concurrent?
  • How to elaborate the anamnesis and assessment
  • Strategies and most efficient exercises
  • How to conduct a safe and efficient class for everyone

Swimming Techniques: From Learning to Competition

Whether you are 5 or 100 years old, knowing how to swim efficiently can be vital for safety and even for our survival!

When swimming in a pool, river, lake, ocean, or any other body of water in a competitive (or recreational) process, it is essential that the swimming technique model is automated and optimized.

The technical model must be as efficient, stable, economical, and adaptable as possible.

The differentiating process of transitioning from a swimming school to pre-competition should occur after a good development of motor skills, mastery of the technical teaching model (4 swimming strokes, starts, turns, and finishes), and knowledge of their regulations.

It is also essential to create training habits: attendance, punctuality, discipline, organization, and independence.

Subsequently, it is important to develop a passion for participation and competition, as well as to stimulate personal improvement, knowing how to behave, act, and interact in a group.

Finally, it is crucial to develop the ability to set goals and respect opponents, referees, components of the sport, and its rules so that, at the end of the process, we have the fundamental and relevant characteristics of a swimmer.

Saturday
October 26th

Senior Combo

Longevity has increased, and it is estimated that the number of elderly will reach 21% of the world’s population, surpassing the number of young people, making it increasingly important to identify and create interventions that enable the prevention of disability and the optimization of independence for this population.

Physical exercise is an important non-pharmacological resource for adding quality of life to the years gained, but the diversity of aging and the resulting needs are a challenge for all professionals involved.

For 2 hours and 30 minutes, Tinoca, Nuno, and Renata will address three different topics related to the senior population, and you will be able to clarify all your doubts and questions.

Topics and Professors:

The importance of affection – Tinoca
Neuromotor and multicomponent training – Nuno Santos
Scientific evidence – Renata Tarevnic

Power Noodles | AquaFunctional Seniors | Level Up Interval Challenge

Power Noodles – Pedro Santos

AquaFuncional Seniores – Arlette Ramos

Level Up Interval Challenge – Andrea Gilardoni

Pedagogical Aspects of Teaching Baby Swimming

Develop brilliant classes for babies!

By establishing pedagogical aspects (methods, objectives, and content), the teacher becomes capable of developing motor, cognitive, and emotional skills through playful and creative lessons.

All about ABS

In this Workshop, we will analyze the anatomy and functions of the abdominals to create training exercises—both stabilizers and mobilizers of the pelvis and spine—as well as the management of correct posture and the application of the Canali method principles.

Come discover how to work the abdominals in an aquatic environment using floating equipment or without any equipment at all.

Adapted Swimming

It will be a Workshop filled with sharing and practical cases presented in the context of classes and personalized training sessions.

This is the recipe beyond the recipe—how to use knowledge of techniques, prescriptions, methodologies, and intuition, and adapt them to the essence of each case and need, using Swimming as a base, but exploring what the water has to offer.

Spinal Dysfunctions: Aquatic Work Proposals

In this Workshop, we will cover content related to the main functions of the spine and the optimization of key movements applied to the general population.

We will also present practical intervention strategies, considering the healthy population and some practical cases of spinal pathologies.

Playing, Singing, and Feeling

In this practical laboratory, we will experience and understand water as the GREATEST playful tool for learning swimming. With many ideas, suggestions, creativity, and various possibilities of body elements for you to develop in your classes.

Bikes and Trampolines

This laboratory presents a way for you to maximize the profitability and differentiation of your pool and classes while continuing to innovate.

You will have the opportunity to receive information about the main characteristics of each piece of equipment, usage rules, and many practical suggestions.

Assertive Recruitment and Continuous Training

The right people in the right positions make all the difference.

The management of a swimming pool is based on valuing its technicians as the most valuable asset of the organization.

The economic sustainability and profitability of a pool’s water plans are directly related to the reciprocity between the technician and the manager, between adding value to the organization and returning that value to the technician.

Assertive recruitment and continuous training are the foundation for the happiness of technicians and the path to the organization’s success.

TOPCoreo | Working of Block | Old School

TOPCoreo – Rita Carvalho & Soraia Cardia

Working of Block – Kristof Van Uffelen

Old School – Silvia Senati & Tinoca

Sunday
October 27th

Aquatic Total Tone System | Fit & Fun | Get HIGH

Aquatic Total Tone System – Andrea Gilardoni

Fit & Fun – Nuno Santos & Joana Freitas

Get HIGH – Rita Carvalho & Vítor Santos

Coreo Training

Epic movements and playlists leave your participants eager for the next class!

Using choreography is an effective way to train the cardiorespiratory system, the core, and coordination.

Expand your toolkit as an Instructor with this spectacular Workshop, where you will explore different styles of choreography to provide effective workouts, maximizing the properties of water, music, and movement.

High Intensity: From EMOMs to AMRAPs through Tabatas

In this workshop, you will examine and understand the differences between AMRAP, EMOM, and RFT training styles, which are commonly used in gyms and Cross Training classes.

You will get to know the studies that have been conducted with these types of training and, in addition, learn how to adapt and use these techniques in your Aqua Gym classes.

Reflexology and Myofascial Release in Aqua

In this Workshop, you will have the opportunity to understand the history of Reflexology and Myofascial Release, the differences between conventional approaches, and their adaptation to the aquatic environment.

You will also learn how to design a session, the benefits, contraindications, and methodologies that will certainly enrich your classes and/or personal training sessions.

Evaluation and Inclusion in AMAs

At the end of this Workshop, teachers will be able to develop numerous strategies to assess and include students in Swimming classes.

We will work together on this theoretical proposal. However, you will be the “key” to this process.

Aqua Bootcamp

We know how beneficial and intense aquatic workouts can be, and that’s why we want to bring more students to our classes, not only with health goals but also with a focus on improving physical fitness.

We want to bring a new training perspective to our classes!

In this Workshop, we aim to provide you with tools to transform your classes and help your students/athletes face their biggest challenges and strive to reach their true potential.

Aqua Latina | The Grand Ball | Combat

Aqua Latina – Luís Brandão

O grande baile – CMSilves

Combat – Silvia Senati

AquaPilates

The benefits of aquatic activities and Pilates are undeniable!

Being able to combine, reconcile, and adapt the best aspects of these two modalities is certainly an added value for our students and our pools, both in the context of personal training and group sessions.

Stretch, control, strengthen!

Taking Care of Your Voice

If you don’t take care of your voice, you may one day become hoarse, develop vocal nodules, or lose your voice.

That’s why we’re going to teach you techniques to value and care for this essential tool for your professional activity!

Swimming: Triathlon and Open Water

Both Triathlon and Open Water Swimming are branches of Swimming that are experiencing significant growth and visibility, not only nationally but also internationally. These activities allow us to enjoy the idyllic water bodies found in Portugal and other countries.

We will address their specific technical aspects as well as the organizational characteristics of these aquatic events.

After attending this Workshop, who knows—you might become a Swimmer, Triathlon Coach, or even an organizer of these events.

NeuroPLAY - AquaVital

The objectives of this 100% practical workshop are to maintain and develop the physical and cognitive qualities essential for the daily life tasks of our seniors.

To achieve these goals, we will use motivational strategies where fun and socialization are key factors for greater adherence, retention, and effectiveness of the program.

Squadra Italiana | Lets Coreo | All aboard

Squadra Latina

Let’s Choreo – João Santos & Bruno Moura

ALL TOGETHER

The Location

The chosen venue for the 23rd Edition of the International Convention Aqua Academy by Mundo Hidro is once again the Salesianos de Manique pool in Cascais.

Address: Rua dos Salesianos, No. 1, Manique de Baixo, 2645-438 Alcabideche

Last Edition in Numbers:

International Certifications
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Hands-On Labs
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Workshops
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Masterclasses
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National and International Presenters
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Participants
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Testemonials

Choose your access and participate in the biggest event of the year for aquatic professionals!

Limited capacity!

95%

Friday Ticket

99
  • Access to an International Certification
  • 1.8 Credit Units for the revalidation of TPTEF/TPDT and TPTD
  • Participant Kit
  • Training voucher 15% off, valid until April 2025

Weekend Ticket

149
  • Access on Saturday and Sunday
  • 3.6 Credit Units for the revalidation of TPTEF/TPDT and TPTD
  • Participant Kit
  • Training voucher 20% off, valid until April 2025

Daily ticket

89
  • Access on Saturday or Sunday
  • 1.8 Credit Units for the revalidation of TPTEF/TPDT and TPTD
  • Participant Kit
  • Training voucher 15% off, valid until April 2025

Prices will increase on October 25th.

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The Aqua Academy and Team Mundo Hidro have joined forces to develop a leading training school for fitness, sports, and aquatic therapy/rehabilitation professionals. This initiative is part of the Academy Group, a Portuguese business group focused on providing top-notch training for fitness and sports professionals.

The faculty includes some of the best national and international trainers and presenters. Aqua Academy is a strategic partner in Portugal for the development of the International Certification AEA (Arthritis Foundation Program Leader) and has been repeatedly recognized by the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) with awards such as “Best Instructor of the Year”.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The XXIII International Convention Aqua Academy by Mundo Hidro is intended for all those who work or have an interest in aquatic fitness contexts. This includes personal trainers, graduates/students, and managers in the fields of exercise and wellness, healthcare professionals (hydrotherapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and naturopaths), swimming coaches, holders of TPTD (Technical Certificate in Sports Training), holders of TPTEF (Professional Title of Physical Exercise Technician), and technical directors (DT) seeking to earn continuing education credit units.

After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email.

There are 3 different tickets available for the XXIII International Convention Aqua Academy by Mundo Hidro:

  • Weekend access, which allows access to Saturday and Sunday, for 97€
  • 1 Day Pass, which allows onsite access on either the 26th or 27th, for 57€
  • Friday Access, which allows onsite access on the 25th, for 67€

Yes, Of course! Participation in this event does not require advanced or consolidated knowledge in aquatic fitness. In fact, if you have no prior knowledge of the subjects to be covered but are interested in the field, this is your opportunity to develop your understanding.

No. After your registration, you will be able to choose your access level to attend at Salesianos de Manique Pool in Cascais.

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