AqP Conference 2026 - CORE Courses

Complete the five (5) core educational sessions by attending in-person at the AOAP conference. You will have two (2) options for each category to fit into your schedule. Upon receipt of your transcript at the end of the event, you will need to upload a copy of your transcript here no later than February 27, 2026.

• Risk Management
  • Lifeguard Placement & Zones - A Case Study - Tuesday at 4:15 pm OR
  • The Human Factor in Aquatic Risk Management - Wednesday at 3:45 pm
• Programming and Staff Training
  • Splash-Worthy Ideas: A Programming & Special Events Panel - Monday at 4:50 pm OR
  • Water Safety & Supervision: Empowering Camp Counselors & Childcare Workers for Safe Recreation Swim Time - Wednesday at 2:15 pm
• Drowning Prevention
  • Why Highly Trained Lifeguards Fail to Recognize Drowning Victims - Monday at 11:40 am OR
  • The Power of Partnerships: Collaborating Outside Your Aquatics Bubble - Thursday at 8:45 am
• Leadership/Executive Development
  • Use Your Head. Listen to Your Heart. Follow Your Gut - Tuesday at 9:30 am OR
  • Getting a Competitive Edge with Effective Grant Writing - Wednesday at 10:05 am
• Diversity and Inclusion
  • Swimming with Understanding: Lifeguarding & Instructing with Neurodivergence in Mind - Monday at 3:20 pm OR
  • Putting DEI into Action: Practical Tools for Aquatics Teams - Tuesday at 2:45 pm