NORDIC WALKING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES

FITTREK's Nordic Walking Instructor's Course is the only nordic walking program recognized by ACE (The American Council on Exercise) and AFAA (The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and Can-Fit Pro (Canadian Fitness Professional) as a continuing education provider.

Credits awarded for successful completion are:

ACE .8    AFAA 7.5    CAN-FIT-PRO 4.0

See Event Calendar for course dates.

For upcoming course dates or to discuss arranging an instructor course at your facility please contact us at 1-800-345-1004 or service@fittrek.com.

Or, get started today with our Instructor’s Package! (online course does not qualify for continuing education credits, but does qualify for FITTREK Instructor status with web site listings)

Includes Instructor’s Manual and 1 pair of Velocity poles. $99.95

* Upon completion of on-line exam, Instructor’s contact info will be posted on our website.

 

Instructor’s Training Course Outline

I. Introduction to Nordic Walking by Fittrek

A. history of nordic walking

B. overview of fittrek

II. Appeal of Nordic Walking

A. program directors

B. participants

III. Benefits of Nordic Walking

A. adaptive training responses

B. impact/load reduction

C. increased stability

IV. Nordic Walking Techniques

A. power- full, standard, fast

B. speed

C. road

D. off-road

E. ascending

F. descending

G. stretching

H. add-in exercises

V. Application of Techniques

A. for general fitness

B. for weight loss

C. for hikers and backpackers

D. for pre/post natal

E. for rehabilitation

F. for specific terrain

G. for special populations

VI. Linear Progression of Intensity System- LPI©

A. lpi© gloves

B. lpi© power belt

VII. Physiological and Psychological responses

A. total body involvement / shared work load

B. lower perceived intensity

C. mindfulness

VIII. Other Total Body Cardio-Respiratory Training Modalities
Advantages and Disadvantages

A. cross-country skiing

B. swimming

C. rowing

D. cross training and elliptical machines

IX. Heart Rate Training Zones / Energy Systems

A. 60-65%   easy, recovery training, beginning training

B. 65-70%   endurance base training, fat burning

C. 70-80%   aerobic capacity training

D. 80-85%   lactate threshold hold training

E. 85-90%   maximum aerobic/anaerobic training

X. Periodization Concepts

A. low intensity-long duration, Endurance Base Building EBB

B. glycogen depletion- contradictions for body fat reduction

C. periodization training

XI. Additional Exercise Science of Nordic Walking

A. hr-vo2 max comps

B. interval and fartlek training

C. fast-twitch and slow twitch muscles

D. intensity levels

XII. Class Types

A. base camp

B. plus

C. expedition

D. adventures

XIII. Health and Medical Concerns

A. over exertion/exposure concerns

B. over use concerns

C. orthopedic concerns

XIV. Instructor Guide Lines

A. appearance

B. linear progression of fitness

C. creating the journey

E. grouping techniques

F. crisis plan and management

V. Recruiting participants