Course Overview:-

This course is the complete package for those who wish to deliver a range of outdoor classes including the NWUK wellbeing programme, circuit-based classes and sessions that include resistance and other strength exercises. These skills will enable you to deliver innovative and effective classes in a range of locations from care homes and the workplace to parks and the wider countryside.

Course Content:-

• The Exercise Anywhere Diploma in Fitness and Nordic Walking is completed initially as part of the Advanced Diploma
• Understanding of muscular strength and endurance training
• NWUK Wellbeing programme, including the Exerstrider stability-for-mobility pole walking method
• Basic mindfulness / relaxation
• Balance and conditioning for the older adult
• Using bands, bodyweight, partner drills and other outdoor equipment
• Planning circuits and interval training

Format:-

The Exercise Anywhere Diploma will be completed prior to attending for the Exercise Anywhere Advanced Diploma.

The Advanced Diploma then includes 2 direct contact days:

• Nordic Walking Strength and Conditioning
• NWUK Wellbeing

Assessment:-

• See the Exercise Anywhere Diploma in Fitness and Nordic Walking assessment
• The Exercise Anywhere Advanced Diploma includes comprehensive workshops and practice sessions. All candidates are given verbal feedback. There is no additional assessment.

All Exercise Anywhere Advanced Diploma graduates also receive:-

• A NWUK Instructor card which provides discount in retail stores nationwide (including Cotswold Outdoors, Rohan and Hi-Tec) plus up to 30% discount in the NWUK store
• Business launch support
• Optional social media / webinar and support
• Mentoring from established local NWUK instructors (if required)
• FREE Listing on Exercise Anywhere class search & booking portal*
• Credit card and Direct Debit payment systems**
• Inclusion in NWUK promotional campaigns, PR and central contracts
• Basic client management & communication software (and training)
• Marketing pack
• Branded clothing
• Discounted equipment pack, and commission on retail sales
• Cascade Walk Leader training is provided for those with a growing programme who wish to train their own leaders (subject to suitability)

*All NWUK Instructors are required to gain a minimum of 3 NWUK CPD points per year to remain listed on the portal, ensuring all Instructors are up to date. Listing is subject to payment of an annual renewal fee of £125 from year 2 (monthly payment plan available)

**Admin charges apply for all transactions

SERIOUS ABOUT LAUNCHING A FITNESS WALKING BUSINESS?

Why not upgrade to our highly successful business start- up option and become a full delivery Partner for Nordic walking UK?

NWUK Advanced Diploma students can now hit the ground ‘walking’ with our proven complete business solution which includes all of the above plus a personalised branded website and management system, a Marketing tool kit with pre prepared campaigns, social media support and access to business mentoring and support from our experts.

The Advanced Diploma enables you to access a wider range of markets or to specialise in specific programmes. The additional skills will vastly improve your ability to prescribe effective exercise solutions and add variety to your class schedule.

This option includes strategies for growing a programme with walk leaders and/or other Instructors and being part of the NWUK delivery Partner network (read more – Business Support)