GYROTONIC® LEVEL 1 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
In this program students learn to design, and teach a progressive sequence of GYROTONIC® Level 1 exercise classes on the GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Combination Unit. The 188 hour program is composed of 4 sequential courses (See course details below). Students typically begin teaching the GYROTONIC® Method in the role of apprentice within 3 months after beginning the program. It takes approximately 1 year to complete the full program and to become a fully qualified GYROTONIC® Trainer.
GYROTONIC® Trainers are eligible to register for GYROTONIC® specialised courses and GYROTONIC® specialised equipment courses.
GYROTONIC® Trainers attend at least one continuing education course every two years in order to expand their skill set and maintain their certification and trademark license.
Why GYROTONIC® Level 1 Teacher Training Program?
- Experience an in-depth exploration of GYROTONIC® principles, and level 1 movement sequences under the direction of a skilled GYROTONIC® Master Trainer
- Learn to professionally teach the GYROTONIC® Level 1 exercise sequences on the GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower
- GYROTONIC® level 1 Trainers have access to specialised GYROTONIC® teacher training courses, including specialised equipment courses.
Logistics
- 188 hour program (4 sequential courses)
- 3 months to become a GYROTONIC® Apprentice Trainer
- 1 year to become a Certified GYROTONIC® Trainer
1. GYROTONIC® Pre-Training Course, Pre-Trainer – Geraldine Nonis
Duration: 6 Days/24 hours
Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Purpose
To provide a foundational understanding of the GYROTONIC® level 1 exercises and prepare students physically for the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course. During this course students focus on gaining experience, and developing a personal understanding of the exercises on the Pre-Training Course exercise list.
Prerequisites
An experienced GYROTONIC® student, with a basic understanding of the Gyrotonic®, level 1, progression I exercises. Students should take a minimum of ten or more classes with a Certified GYROTONIC® Trainer before registering for this course. For students who do not have access to GYROTONIC® classes, a three day introductory course designed to provide an introduction to the GYROTONIC® level 1, progression 1 exercises can be taken before the Pre-Training Course.
Upon successful completion
Once students have successfully completed the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Pre-Training Course, they may proceed to the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course.
2. GYROTONIC® Foundation Course, Master Trainer – Dawnna Wayburne
Duration: 12 Days/60 Hours split into Part 1 and 2
Foundation Part 1 : TBD
Foundation Part 2: TBD
Time: TBD
Purpose
To provide a more in-depth understanding of the GYROTONIC® level 1curriculum and provide students with the specific skills and techniques needed to teach these exercises to others. During this course, a GYROTONIC® Master Trainer introduces the teaching techniques and principles underlying the GYROTONIC® level 1 exercise syllabus and introduces the complete GYROTONIC®, level 1 exercise curriculum.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Pre-Training Course.
Upon successful completion
Once students successfully complete the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course, they are considered a GYROTONIC® Apprentice. At this stage the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Apprenticeship period begins and students can begin teaching the GYROTONIC® level 1 exercises they have learned in the role of GYROTONIC®, Level 1 Apprentice. The apprenticeship license is valid for 1 year.
3. GYROTONIC® – Apprenticeship, Supervised Apprentice Review
Duration : 6 Days/30 Hours
Dates: TBC
Purpose
To help GYROTONIC® Level I Apprentices expand their experience and understanding of the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course material and prepare them for the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Final Certificate Course. During the apprenticeship period students are required to complete 60 “teaching client” hours and a minimum of 30 supervised apprenticeship hours. Apprentices complete their supervised apprenticeship hours under the guidance and supervision of a GYROTONIC® Master Trainer, either in the form of a GYROTONIC® Apprenticeship Course, or by re-taking the GYROTONIC® Foundation Course.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course
Upon successful completion
Once Apprentices have successfully completed all of the apprenticeship requirements, they can proceed to the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Final Certificate Course.
Conducted By
A GYROTONIC® Master Trainer supervises the 30 hours of supervised hours required in this course. These hours are completed in the form of a GYROTONIC® Apprenticeship Course. Teaching client hours are conducted independently by the Apprentice.
4. GYROTONIC® Final Certificate Course
Duration : 3 Days/18 Hours
Date and Venue TBC
Purpose
The purpose of this course is two fold. It is an education course and it is also a practical assessment of students’ teaching skills and their understanding of the GYROTONIC® Level 1 curriculum. To successfully complete this course, Apprentices must physically execute and demonstrate a proficient understanding of the exercises and principles in the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course syllabus. Additionally, Apprentices must apply the appropriate verbal cues and physical guidance to a moving person according to the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course manual.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of the GYROTONIC® apprenticeship requirements
Upon successful completion
Upon successfully completing the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Final Certificate Course, students are considered Certified GYROTONIC® Trainers, and are granted a trademark use license. GYROTONIC® Trainers are required to meet continuing education requirements and renew their certification, and trademark license every two years. After successful completion of the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Teacher Training Program, students are also eligible to enrol in GYROTONIC® Specialised Courses, and GYROTONIC® Specialised Equipment Courses.