Aquatic Exercise Association

Virtual Sessions via Zoom

Thursday, August 27, 2026

2:00 - 5:00pm Eastern Time (Miami/New York)

CEC/CEUs: AEA/ATRI 3.0

Can’t attend live? No problem!

Access to course recording will be available for 30 days (following the course air date) for advanced purchasers.

Pool Pilates Applications for Rehab and Fitness

Contrology is the term Joseph Pilates used to describe his approach to exercise, believing the mind-body connection is essential in increasing strength, flexibility and control of the body. Clinically we use the term neuromuscular re-education and therapeutic exercise to improve the health and function of our clients.

This workshop introduces the fundamental principles of Pilates and explores their application in aquatic exercise programs. Participants will review current research on Pilates-based exercise and core strengthening, examine principles that transfer to both land and water environments, and learn practical aquatic exercise cues and progressions designed to enhance function and movement efficiency.

Objectives:

• Describe the main principles of Pilates exercise.
• Provide multiple verbal cues and imagery to gain desired movement and muscle activation of the body during exercise.
• Discuss evidence-based research on aquatic environment and core muscle strengthening.
• Progress and cue aquatic-based exercise integrating Pilates based principles and exercise.

Beth Scalone, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and clinic owner, Beth specializes in orthopedic and aquatic therapy. She is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a Certified STOTT Pilates™ instructor. Beth is an ATRI Certified therapist and has received awards from ATRI and the APTA for efforts in promoting aquatic therapy. She is a master instructor for the Burdenko Method and AquaStretch™ trainer.

Please email [email protected] for questions.