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Online Certification Course For Fitness – $229.99
Who it’s for:
personal trainers, group exercise instructors, parks and recreation professionals, walking coaches, physiotherapists, activity coordinators, physicians, chiropractors and other fitness and healthcare professionals who want to be qualified to teach others urban poling.
people in the general public who want to know all the details about the equipment and walking technique and get one-on-one feedback from a master trainer so they feel confident using their poles on their own
Description:
Designed with the expertise of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and fitness walking experts, this course teaches the Rutlin technique developed 18 years ago by Tom Rutlin, the original pioneer of Nordic walking. The technique has been extensively researched and is highly effective in strengthening the core muscles and upper body. The course agenda includes: history of Nordic walking; benefits and research; techniques from basic to high performance to rehab; troubleshooting common technique errors; designing your own Urban Poling program (marketing, pricing, etc.). A large portion of the course is active; participants learn the Rutlin technique, then focus on how to effectively teach others.
Recognized for CECs by the AFLCA (3), BCRPA (4), canfitpro (2-course + 4 practicum), OKA (4)
What you get:
Training materials covering all Urban Poling course materials for fitness.
Pair of Urban Poling poles ($100).
Access to a private instructor website
Certificate of course completion.
Sample video – Chapter 2
Online Certification Course For Rehab & Wellness – $229.99
Who it’s for:
The Urban Poling Course for Rehabilitation & Wellness Professionals provides in-depth training for therapists, RT, RA, care facility employees, activity coordinators and fitness instructors for older adults.
Description:
You can now instantly access the Urban Poling Course for Rehabilitation & Wellness Professionals through our private online certification program. And you’ll receive one pair of Urban or Activator Poles ($100 value) to get you started!
Our unique and comprehensive course – with 60 minutes of video teaching - gives you all the materials, resources, tools and support you need to quickly and efficiently implement your own Activator program.
The equipment, manual and course were designed with the expertise of therapists, RT, RA, care facility employees, activity coordinators and older adults fitness instructors.
Recognized for CECs by the canfitpro, BCRPA, OKA and Canadian Centre of Activity and Aging (University of Western Ontario)