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<194> (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.