NORDIC POLE WALKING (NPW) INSTRUCTOR’S Certification COURSE
Contact Irene to ask about the 2020 Certification Course dates.
This is an 8 hour Certification course. 4 CEC CanFitPro credits available upon successful competition.
Cost: $219.95+HST includes 1 pair of Nordixx Walker Poles, carrying case & rubber feet. ( Value $79.95 )
Options: The Ultimate Nordic Walking Book by Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck regular $29.95 for $20.
Upgrade to the Nordixx Traveler poles for an additional $10.
This is an eight hour Nordic Pole Walking Instructors Certification course and is divided into 2 parts with 4 hours completed with the Instructor outdoors and 4+ hours completed by the student off site. A diploma and 4 CEC CanFitPro credits are available upon successful competition.
Part 1: Nordic Pole Walking (NPW) training with Instructor. These 4 hours of practical training enables instructors to demonstrate and teach the Nordic Walking Technique. Main topics:
Part 2: Student completes the following: Student studies Nordic Pole Walking (NPW) background, clinical studies, benefits, and overview of the technique. Then practices Nordic, Pole Walking, teaches the NPW technique and writes the test.
Prior to the practical outdoor Part 1 Instructor’s training, the student will view the “How to Nordic Walk” videos and the Nordic Walking powerpoint presentations and handouts.
This provides education on scientific studies, bio-mechanics, didactic and methodology for group training, programs for corporate wellness, health clubs and fitness centers. The education also includes knowledge on how to train patients with different health disorders such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, neck, shoulder & back pain, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, arthritis and more.
After the practical outdoor Part 1 Instructor’s training the student completes the following activities within a 2 week period to gain experience and improve skills to feel comfortable teaching Nordic Walking. Once completed the student writes the NPW test and all successful candidates will receive the Nordic Walking Instructor Certification and Diploma.
Bonus activities to improve your NPW skills and help you get started with teaching Nordic Walking opportunities or business
Who may attend the Instructor's Training?
Ideal for Health Care Professionals, Pyhsio Centers, Wellness Centers, Diabetes Groups, Community Group Leaders, Walking and Hiking Group Leaders, Fitness Trainers, Seniors’ Fitness Trainers, Recreation and Wellness Directors, Small Business Owner, Fitness/sport shop Owners, Fundraising activity, or individuals/retirees that want to help others get healthier.
You may also attend for personal interest or to obtain CEC credits.
Main criteria to attend the Nordixx Nordic Walking Instructor Course.
Benefits of completing the course:
Contact Irene to attend a Instructors Certification Course.
Contact Irene to ask about the 2020 Certification Course dates.
This is an 8 hour Certification course. 4 CEC CanFitPro credits available upon successful competition.
Cost: $219.95+HST includes 1 pair of Nordixx Walker Poles, carrying case & rubber feet. ( Value $79.95 )
- Set of Global Walker Poles,
- Power Point Presentation,
- Practical Instruction,
- NPW Manual documents in back office,
- Affiliate link customized for your marketing,
- NPW Handouts,
- NPW Instructors Test and
- NPW Diploma upon completion
Options: The Ultimate Nordic Walking Book by Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck regular $29.95 for $20.
Upgrade to the Nordixx Traveler poles for an additional $10.
This is an eight hour Nordic Pole Walking Instructors Certification course and is divided into 2 parts with 4 hours completed with the Instructor outdoors and 4+ hours completed by the student off site. A diploma and 4 CEC CanFitPro credits are available upon successful competition.
Part 1: Nordic Pole Walking (NPW) training with Instructor. These 4 hours of practical training enables instructors to demonstrate and teach the Nordic Walking Technique. Main topics:
- Overview of the Benefits of Nordic Pole Walking (NPW)
- Nordic Poles (height, adjustment, straps, pole differences)
- Nordic Walking Technique (Methodical steps to learn and teach the NPW technique)
- Teaching and practicing the Nordic Walking technique including warm-up, strength training, cool-down, and uphill/downhill tips.
- Programs: Nordic Walking Clinics, NordicWalk4Life and Nordic Walking Groups
- Questions and Answers
Part 2: Student completes the following: Student studies Nordic Pole Walking (NPW) background, clinical studies, benefits, and overview of the technique. Then practices Nordic, Pole Walking, teaches the NPW technique and writes the test.
Prior to the practical outdoor Part 1 Instructor’s training, the student will view the “How to Nordic Walk” videos and the Nordic Walking powerpoint presentations and handouts.
This provides education on scientific studies, bio-mechanics, didactic and methodology for group training, programs for corporate wellness, health clubs and fitness centers. The education also includes knowledge on how to train patients with different health disorders such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, neck, shoulder & back pain, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, arthritis and more.
After the practical outdoor Part 1 Instructor’s training the student completes the following activities within a 2 week period to gain experience and improve skills to feel comfortable teaching Nordic Walking. Once completed the student writes the NPW test and all successful candidates will receive the Nordic Walking Instructor Certification and Diploma.
- Review videos, presentation, handout material and program implementation tips.
- Practice the “How to Nordic Walk” routine.
- Teach “How to Nordic Walk” routine to two friend.
- Write the Nordic Walking Instructor’s test.
- Upon competition the Nordic Walking Certification will be issued
- For instructors who are organized with Can Fit Pro you receive 4.0 CEC and you may also apply for credits with most leading Canadian Institutes.
Bonus activities to improve your NPW skills and help you get started with teaching Nordic Walking opportunities or business
- Attend one of the Instructor’s Nordic Walking Clinic training sessions, bring friends and practice teaching with the instructor.
- Book your first Nordic Walk on the meetup site (www.meetup.com/NPWalking), call friends to join and start Nordic Walking!
- Review and study for technique, skills, tips and exercises the excellent "Ultimate Nordic Walking Book by Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck".
Who may attend the Instructor's Training?
Ideal for Health Care Professionals, Pyhsio Centers, Wellness Centers, Diabetes Groups, Community Group Leaders, Walking and Hiking Group Leaders, Fitness Trainers, Seniors’ Fitness Trainers, Recreation and Wellness Directors, Small Business Owner, Fitness/sport shop Owners, Fundraising activity, or individuals/retirees that want to help others get healthier.
You may also attend for personal interest or to obtain CEC credits.
Main criteria to attend the Nordixx Nordic Walking Instructor Course.
- Able to walk 5+KM.
- Enjoy working with people.
- Fitness background or Nordic Walking experience is nice to have but not necessary.
- If planning to teach NPW, you should obtain a CPR certification.
Benefits of completing the course:
- You will be a Nordixx Pole Walking Certified Instructor.
- You will have access to instructor information from Nordixx Canada Inc.
- At the course you will learn Nordic Walking benefits and technique as per the agenda.
- You are accredited with 4 Can-Fit Pro credits for the course.
- You may start organizing and teaching Nordic Walking clinics, classes and groups.
- You will be part of the local Nordic Fitness Canada team your area and have access to a Nordic Walking Master Instructor to help you get started.
- You have the option to be a Nordic Distributor and receive discounts on Nordixx products to resell (poles, pedometer, fanny pack, rubber feet).
Contact Irene to attend a Instructors Certification Course.