INTERMEDIATE AERIAL HOOP COURSE INFORMATION COURSE FACTS Course Name: Spin City Intermediate Aerial Hoop Instructor Number of Training Hours: 16 Cost of Course: 295 (face-to-face) 240 (online training) for training outside of the UK see pricing in Course FAQ s for currency conversions. COURSE SUMMARY The Spin City Intermediate Aerial Hoop Instructor Course focuses on developing the basic skills taught at the Beginners Level while adding on the next block of over 40 core moves in the Spin City syllabus. At this point in your instructor training, we start increasing your knowledge of core concepts such as training lifting, execution and clean movement. We will then expand your instructional toolbox, giving you a range of teaching methods that work effectively when students are at height and inverted. We will discuss class planning in the context of progress chains and how you can use combinations and sequences to both challenge your students, avoid them hitting move plateaus and also ensure safe progression to an advanced level. This course is highly physical in nature as this is the point where we will cover how to introduce dynamic movement to your students through our five stage plan preparing students for the advanced syllabus. This leads us to an in-depth discussion on static and dynamic spotting techniques, which are paramount at an intermediate level. You can expect to leave this course with a wealth of new moves, skills and techniques to reinvigorate your aerial hoop classes allowing you to take your students to the next level. COURSE OVERVIEW UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO INTERMEDIATE HOOP This unit will discuss what makes a move an intermediate move and how you know your students are ready to progress onto the intermediate syllabus. We will cover a series of markers that you can use to assess your students and techniques to introduce more challenging moves. UNIT 2 INTERMEDIATE HOOP MOVES Unit 2 starts with a progression of the core concepts. We will look at different techniques to introduce lifting into your classes and how you can encourage your students to execute moves more efficiently and move cleanly between positions. Muscular balance and bi-lateral training is covered before we go onto introduce over 40 of the core intermediate syllabus moves, looking at each move in detail from the teaching and safety points, to progressions and regressions also touching upon common problems.
UNIT 3 INTRODUCTION TO DYNAMIC MOVEMENT To begin this unit, we will recap the core concepts of creating momentum on a hoop; spinning, beating and popping. This will be progressed into our five stage plan to help you introduce dynamic movement to your students. We will cover the rules of teaching dynamic movement, then give you 14 variations on basic rolls that you can work through with your students. UNIT 4 INTERMEDIATE STRENGTH AND STRETCHING At an intermediate level there is a great requirement for students to be developing strength and flexibility, this is the focus of unit 4. We look at a range of strength and conditioning exercises, areas of flexibility that need to be trained to progress onto an advanced level and methods of increasing hoop stamina and endurance. UNIT 5 PROGRESSIVE TEACHING AND COACHING Unit five looks at ways to adapt your teaching methods to enable you to coach students working at height and inverted. We will cover how to progress towards a more student led system of coaching, look at how you can effectively use progress chains to build lesson plans and how combinations and sequences will allow you to both challenge your students, avoid them hitting plateaus and also ensure safe progression to an advanced level. UNIT 6 INTERMEDIATE HEALTH AND SAFETY Our final unit will look at ways you will need to adapt the health and safety information covered on your beginner s course to make it relevant for an intermediate group. Again, our main focus at this point is spotting, where we go into the different methods in more detail, progressing to cover spotting dynamic movement and partner spotting. COURSE ASSESSMENT The assessment for the Intermediate Instructor Course comes in two parts: a technical assessment and a teaching assessment. For the technical assessment, you will need to submit a video of yourself performing 80% of the intermediate moves you have been taught on the course with safe and correct technique. Some skills are compulsory, some moves will need to be performed on both sides, moves can be performed individually or in sequences but each move needs to be held for a minimum of 3 seconds. The second part of the assessment is your teaching assessment. So that we can assess your intermediate teaching skills, you will be expected to film yourself teaching an hour-long intermediate class which you will submit for assessment. To pass this area of your course, you will be expected to achieve 70% of the teaching assessment criteria along with all compulsory criteria. The criteria will be discussed in full on your course and are also available in advance by contacting the Spin City Team. Both elements will be graded by an accredited assessor and you have up to one year after your course to complete your assessment.
COURSE FAQs Why should I train with Spin City? Spin City was established in 2007 with the aim of getting more women into exercise. Gyms can often prove an intimidating environment to women, as can sports clubs - especially if you have been out of exercise for a while. We wanted to create exercise classes for women that provided great fitness benefits in a social, fun and friendly environment that was open to women of all ages, sizes, abilities and fitness levels. Aerial fitness was the perfect answer! After successful expansion to five venues, Director Kate Edwards made the decision to develop an Instructor Training Programme. Having run a successful internal instructor training programme for 18 months, Kate spent two years researching and developing concepts for the courses drawing inspiration from dance, yoga and pilates, sports coaching and sports science. Based on this, we believe our courses are the most comprehensive on the market applying both classic and cutting-edge fitness techniques to the concept of aerial. Our courses have a host of unique benefits including our online video library which supports our extensive training manuals, providing you with a learning resource throughout your instructional career as well as access to an ongoing support network of help, advice and CPD training and tutorials. If you are still unsure, why not read our testimonials and find out what others say about our training? Who wrote my instructor course? All the Spin City Instructor Training Courses are written by Kate Edwards. Kate Edwards is the owner and director of Spin City Aerial Fitness, one of the largest aerial fitness schools in the UK. A fully qualified Fitness Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer for over 10 years; Kate specialises in the fitness aspect of aerial training teaching at her dedicated studios in Bristol, Exeter, Hungerford, Brimpton and Newbury. Kate is the World Pole Sports and Fitness 2011 Doubles Pole Runner-Up and winner of the Best Entertainer award alongside Bendy Kate Czepulkowski, a former student of Kate s. She is also the 2011 British Universities Instructor Champion; an integral part of the Equity Pole Dancers Working Party striving to constantly increase standards in the pole industry; a regular X-Pole representative and also the co-founder of the UK Professional Pole Championships - the UK s premier professional pole fitness competition. Kate is constantly looking to further her own education and training, she has completed aerial training with NECCA and Circomedia amongst others and holds over 30 fitness qualifications including Advanced Anatomy and Physiology, Group Exercise, Pilates, Pre- and Post-Natal Training, Shoulder Stability, Advanced Flexibility and Injury Prevention. Kate is a Level 5 PDC-certified instructor and a Level 3 REPs accredited instructor. She has trained some of the world s top pole performers to win both national and international titles. Kate now specialises in training other instructors how to teach Pole Fitness, Aerial Hoop and Pole Fabric applying her extensive fitness background to help educate instructors worldwide. She has written five certified aerial fitness courses which are accredited internationally with ACE, REPs, SkillsActive and the PDC. Alongside her training courses, Kate writes and produces the Pole Bible and the Aerial Hoop Bible two of the leading education resources available for aerial dancers worldwide.
Who will teach my instructor course? All courses are taught by the Spin City Team of Instructors. If you are taking online training with us, then you will be allocated a mentor for the course of your training. Our Instructors come from a range of backgrounds including fitness, dance, yoga and pilates. Our team have been chosen for their comprehensive skills as trainers, they have undergone extensive training through our own internal programme and have been accredited as Trainers and Assessors by SkillsActive. We run a vigorous internal quality assurance programme and are also externally verified by SkillsActive. You can be assured all of our trainers will support you throughout your training with us, they will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and provide all the information you need to become a successful instructor. Who is the training suitable for / what are the course pre-requisites? The Intermediate Instructor Training is suitable for those that have completed the Beginners Instructor Training Course (or an equivalent qualification) and are looking for a new challenge. We will also accept directly onto the Intermediate Course Instructors that have not completed the Beginners Course but do hold a teaching qualification such as a Level 2 Exercise to Music or CertEd, and have a minimum of 1 years Aerial Hoop teaching experience. Please contact us if you feel you meet these requirements, candidates will be assessed on a case by case basis and will be expected to purchase the Beginners Hoop Manual as part of their accelerated training. We would recommend that you do not take this training until you are of an intermediate level in your own hoop work to enable you to complete the practical requirements of this course. I have a relevant training qualification with another course provider can I continue my training with Spin City? We are happy to accept a range of training courses from other accredited providers as your prerequisite for both the intermediate and advanced training courses. Please contact us with full information on the training you have completed to book our higher level courses. What learning materials come with my course? To help support you through your training, Spin City will provide you with a comprehensive Instructor Manual that is yours to keep and make notes in throughout the course. This manual contains a number of other resources including a sample progress chain, intermediate lesson plan and photographs of all the moves. Alongside this resource, all students will be given access to our extensive online video library, featuring videos of each individual move that we cover on the course along with examples of combinations, choreography and conditioning exercises. This resource is yours to utilise throughout your teaching career. As a Spin City Learner other resources are also available to purchase, including the Spin City Aerial Hoop Bible, which features the entire Spin City Aerial Hoop Syllabus in photo form. At Spin City we guarantee we will keep all of our course materials up to date, with an annual update of all documents. We will also give you access to additional resources as they are developed.
How do I find out which moves are covered in this course? If you would like a comprehensive list of all the moves covered on this course, please don t hesitate to email us, we would be happy to email one over. If you are unsure of names of individual moves, these correlate with the names in our Aerial Hoop Bible, available to purchase via our website in hard copy or PDF and also in e-book form on Amazon, so you can come to our course with a clear idea of the physical requirements. Do I need to know how to perform these moves before attending? All of the moves that we cover will be taught in full on the course and you will have plenty of time to learn, practice and perfect each move prior to your assessment. You do not need to have mastered these moves before attending the course. This course is however highly physical so we would recommend that you have built up you Aerial Hoop conditioning and stamina prior to attending through regular teaching and practice. How much does the course cost? The Spin City Intermediate Aerial Hoop Course costs 295 if you wish to attend a face-to-face training course. If you are completing this course online then the cost is 240. The face to face training course is also available in the US costing $495 and across Europe costing 375. Are there options for payment? Yes. When you book your course, we require a 50 deposit to confirm your place. This deposit is non-refundable. The balance of your course can be paid in a lump sum or in a series of instalments to suit you. The balance of the course is due a minimum of 7 days prior to the training. As soon as the balance of the payment has been received, you will be able to download your full course documents. Do you offer any course discounts? Yes, we offer a 10% discount to all PDC Members off individual courses. We also offer discounts if you purchase one or more courses together: Beginner and Intermediate Aerial Hoop Course Package (face-to-face) 495 Beginner and Intermediate Aerial Hoop Course Package (online training) 395 Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Aerial Hoop Course Package (face-to-face) 695 Beginner and Intermediate Aerial Hoop Course Package (online training) 575 Course Manuals are also available to purchase separately, please contact us for more information. Who is the course accredited/recognised by? The Spin City Intermediate Aerial Hoop Instructor Training Course is accredited by: SkillsActive The Register of Exercise Professionals (6 REPs Points) The American Council on Exercise (0.8 ACE CECs) Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (13 AFAA CEU s) REPs EU
How do I become an accredited Instructor? To complete the Instructor Course and become a Spin City accredited Intermediate Aerial Hoop Instructor, you will need to complete and be successful on both parts of the assessment. For more information on the assessment process, see above. What if I don t pass my assessment? If you refer on either element of your assessment, you will be asked to resubmit that individual element. There will be a charge of 20 for each resubmission to cover administration fees. Spin City are committed to helping you succeed. We will provide full written feedback with every assessment and if you feel it would be of benefit of you, then we would be happy to let you repeat your face-toface training course free of charge. What should I do to prepare for the training? Prior to attending your training course or beginning your online learning, we ask that you; 1. Download your Instructor Training Manual. 2. Ensure you have read your Instructor Manual in full. 3. If you are attending one of our face-to-face training courses, please print off the above to bring with you to your course. 4. Ensure you have appropriate clothing ready for your practical training. 5. If you are taking part in our online training please also ensure you have your Aerial Hoop equipment safely installed by a qualified rigger as per the manufacturer s guidelines ready to complete the practical requirements of the course. What is the difference between the face-to-face training and the online training? We understand that sometimes it can be logistically difficult to make a face-to-face training, whether you are limited on time, have other commitments such as work or childcare or there are no training courses in your area Should this be the case then you can complete the online version of the course. Both courses are identical in terms of content and structure, all the practical elements of the face-toface course have been filmed and are available via our secure online training website where you can work through the course unit by unit at your own pace. The assessment process is identical for both courses and you can be guaranteed Instructor support via your Spin City Mentor. To view an example video from one of our online courses, visit our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/ucx6l0xvwknt20z0phfptlpg Where can I find venue information and dates for the face-to-face training courses? You can find all these details on our website www.spincityinstructortraining.com
Can I host an instructor training course? We are happy to consider a range of venues as host schools for our instructor training course. Please contact us and we will send you our requirements and also let you know what benefits you, as a host school are entitled to! What requirements in terms of IT and equipment are there to complete the online course? If you take part in our online training programme then you will need to ensure you have access to the following before you start: Access to an aerial hoop to practice the physical elements of the course Access to a PC, MAC, Laptop or Tablet capable of playing video content Internet access (minimum of 1MB) A printer to print out course materials (we do offer the option to professionally print all of your course materials for a nominal extra charge) Access to a video camera to film your video assessment Training online with Spin City has never been easier, just follow our 10 steps: 1. Choose the course you want to attend 2. Book your course online 3. Make payment for your online course 4. Receive your username and password via email 5. Login to your training and download your Instructor Manual and course documents 6. Work through your course manual, unit by unit, watching all relevant videos with the support of your Spin City Mentor 7. Complete your Instructor Course 8. Submit your technical assessment video via post or email 9. Submit your teaching assessment video via post or email 10. Receive your assessment results and feedback! Is there an option to continue my learning after completing this course? The Spin City Intermediate Aerial Hoop Instructor Course is the second course in the series. On completion of this course you will have the option to continue your training onto the Advanced Level course. We also offer a number of complementary workshops including Anatomy and Physiology and Injury Prevention. Our CPD also extends to a wide range of online tutorials from master trainers aimed at keeping your teaching material fresh and innovative.
What support will I get post-course? At Spin City we are happy to support you throughout your instructional career. Whether you have questions regarding moves, need business support or just another instructor to bounce ideas off, at Spin City we aim to keep all of our certified instructors up-to-date and inspired! What is your refund/cancellation policy? If for some reason you are unable to attend your training course, we are happy to offer you the option to transfer onto any other course, online or face-to-face. If you wish to cancel your training, prior to completing payment for your course and have not yet received your course documents then we are able to refund any payments that you have made minus your course deposit which is non-refundable. If you have completed payment for your course and subsequently received your course documents then we are unable to offer a refund but will still be able to offer you a transfer onto another course option. If for some reason Spin City have to cancel a course then you will be offered the option to transfer to an alternative date/venue or to transfer to our online training programme. How do I book on? You can book your place on the training course (face-to-face or online training) via our website www.spincityinstructortraining.com What if I have further questions about the course? If you still have any questions regarding the Intermediate Aerial Hoop Instructor Course, please don t hesitate to contact us we would be more than happy to answer your questions. Why not drop us an email on spincityaerialfitness@gmail.com Or call us on 07866 490 876