The Nordic Academy Leader Course provides training for volunteers to lead community groups 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

Senior First Aid Certificate
Basic physical fitness ability (to walk at a moderate pace and non-stop for at least 1 hour).

          
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 2010

Location	Course Dates	Close of Registration
Darwin	6 March	12 February
Melbourne	13 March	19 February
Sydney	20 March	26 February
Brisbane	27 March	5 March
Canberra	17 April	26 March
Hobart	8 May	16 April
Perth	15 May	23 April
Adelaide	22 May	30 April

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

Cost

Course Package Includes:

          'ONEWAY' diamond carbon-composite poles from Finland - valued at $169! 
          80 minute interactive 'Nordic Walking ABC' DVD - valued at $47.95!
          Internationally recognised 'NWO' qualification 
          Detailed and illustrated course manual
          Personal videotape analysis    
          Access to on-going support from the leading experts of NW in Australia
          Opportunity to lead groups on safe and beneficial Nordic walks
          Certificate of attainment - 'Nordic Walking Leader'
          Morning and afternoon tea refreshments
         
Investment is $325 AUD

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: 0425 881 733.