The Nordic Academy Leader Course provides training for volunteers to lead community groups and/or tourists for safe, beneficial and enjoyable Nordic walks. It is designed for people without a background in exercise physiology or fitness but have an interest in promoting and motivating people to Nordic walk.

It is a 1 day course containing practical and theoretical components - both of which need to be successfully completed in order to gain certification.

Pre-requisites for Participation

Completed a min. 6 hours/sessions of Nordic Walking training with a Nordic Academy NZ recognized Instructor or organisation (need Instructors proof!)

or

attended a Nordic Academy NZ Proficiency course

Senior First Aid Certificate
 

Course Outline

8.30am - 5.30pm

          Development and status of Nordic Walking
          Health and fitness benefits explained
          Learning the basic technique and how to guide others
          Videotape analysis and review of techniques
          Equipment - poles, shoes, accessories
          Stretching exercises for NW
          Promoting of NW to your potential groups
          Legal and saftey issues in leading NW
          Basic fitness principles

Training Schedule for Autumn 2009 

Location	Course Dates	Close of Registration
Rotorua	Saturday 18 April	31 March

** Alternative locations are offered if sufficient demand - please contact us for more information.

Cost

Course Package Includes:
 
          Internationally recognised 'NWO' qualification 
          Detailed and illustrated course manual
          Personal videotape analysis    
          Access to on-going support from the leading experts of NW in New Zealand & Australia
          Opportunity to lead groups on safe and beneficial Nordic walks
          Certificate of attainment - 'Nordic Walking Leader'
          Morning and afternoon tea refreshments
          'ONEWAY' diamond carbon-composite poles from Finland (valued at $199)! 
          80 minute interactive 'Nordic Walking ABC' DVD (valued at $54.95)!

Investment is $390 NZD

Registration 

Reserve your place in the Leader Course and simply follow the easy steps.
** Places are limited, so early registration is recommended to avoid disappointment!

NB. See closing dates listed above for registration deadlines.

Further Information

For all enquiries please contact the National Training Manager directly via This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone: 04/389 3655