Human Kinetics Aquatic Education Center

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In Cooperation with the Starfish Aquatics Institute

Partner Organizations


The Starfish Aquatics Institute


Through Human Kinetics’ partnership with the Starfish Aquatics Institute, we are able to give you access to nationally and internationally recognized certification opportunities as well as state-of-the-art aquatic risk-management and safety services.

If your aquatic facility would like to:

  • become a test site and conduct the competency assessment sessions of blended aquatic courses, click here.
  • become a training center and teach traditional instructor-led courses as well as conduct the competency assessment sessions of blended aquatic courses, click here.
  • participate in the LifeSTAR aquatic risk-management initiative, which includes public awareness water-safety campaigns and StarReview lifeguard audits, click here.

For general information or to contact the Starfish Aquatics Institute, click here.

National Headquarters
1607 N. Market Street
Champaign, IL 61820
877-465-4545
E-mail Starfish at info@starfishaquatics.org


Aquatic Exercise Association


The Aquatic Exercise Association is a not-for-profit educational organization committed to the advancement of aquatic fitness worldwide. AEA has certified more than 45,000 professionals worldwide and maintains a strong membership base with representation in over 50 countries. AEA currently offers two certification programs in the United States and two international certifications as well as in-depth educational programs designed to enhance leadership skills and knowledge in the aquatic fitness industry.

The AEA Certification Prep Course is offered through the Aquatic Education Center. For more information about the AEA and its other programs and services, click here.

AEA Corporate Headquarters
201 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 3, Nokomis, FL 34275
941.486.8600 or toll-free 888.232.9283
E-mail AEA at info@aeawave.com