This course will provide you with a broad spectrum of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of stretching and flexibility so that you can apply this directly to your pole and aerial practice. You can expect to cover benefits and risks, factors controlling flexibility, methods of training, the science behind flexibility, finishing with exactly what you need to be flexible for pole and aerial fitness including everything from specific warm ups, to targeted moves to stretch sequences and class plans.
This course is suitable for all certified pole and aerial instructors.
Online Course Cost: £170
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Course requirements
You will need:
- To meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years or older.
- Access to the internet via a PC, laptop, or mobile device.
- Access to a pole, hoop, silk, or sling in appropriate training environment is beneficial.
- A minimum of 2 hours’ study/training time per week (to complete the course within the 1-year deadline).
Course units
Flexibility training is probably the least understood of all of the components of fitness. This course will aim to provide you with the knowledge to design and deliver safe and effective flexibility programmes and sessions for your pole and aerial students.
UNIT 1 – DEFINING FLEXIBILITY
- Flexibility and range of movement
- Stretching
- Mobility
- Joint laxity and joint instability
- Muscle tension
UNIT 2 – THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF BEING FLEXIBLE
- Effects on speed, strength and power
- Effects on endurance
- Effects on dynamic range of movement
- Effects on posture
- Effects on injury risk
- Additional benefits and risks
UNIT 3 – FACTORS AFFECTING FLEXIBILITY
- Controllable factors
- Physical structure
- Uncontrollable factors
- Flexibility and DOMS
UNIT 4 – TYPES OF STRETCHING
- Static
- Passive and active
- Maintenance and developmental
- Dynamic
- Ballistic
- PNF (CR and CRAC)
- Active isolation
UNIT 5 – OTHER METHODS TO INCREASE FLEXIBILITY
- Massage
- Foam rollers, balls and sticks
- MET’s and MAT’s
- Yoga
- Tai chi, relaxation and meditation
- Resistance training
UNIT 6 – GUIDELINES FOR STRETCHING
- Official guidelines
- Case studies
- Combining flexibility with CV, core stability and resistance training
UNIT 7 – POSTURAL PROBLEMS AND CORRECTION
- Common postural problems
- Effective stretches to help correct postural problems
- Effective strengthening exercises to help correct postural problems
UNIT 8 – STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY FOR POLE AND AERIAL
- A look at the requirements of pole and aerial.
- Shoulder and upper back flexibility
- Hip flexibility
- Back and core flexibility
- Ankle flexibility
- High risk exercises
- Developing flexibility for pole and aerial.
- General warm-up stretching and mobility exercises
- General cool-down stretching exercises
- Stretches for pole – for specific moves and using the pole
- Stretches using the hoop – for specific moves and using the pole
- Stretching programmes (suggested class structures for pole and aerial)
UNIT 9 – SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Flexibility during and after pregnancy
- Stretching with hypermobility
- Developing flexibility after an injury
- Flexibility for desk workers
- Flexibility considerations with age
Course assessment
This course has a theory assessment only; questions related to each unit of the course and are multiple choice, or short answers.
You will have 1 year from the date you are enrolled onto the course to complete the online study and assessment.
Continuing Education Units
Spin City is is recognised by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America and the National Academy of Sports Medicine as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. By completing the Spin City Stretching and Flexibility for Pole and Aerial Course, members of these organisations can earn:
- 1.5 AFAA CEUs
- 1.9 NASM CEUs