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Level 1 Curriculum Overview
Our Level 1 course offers over 16 hours of training and is where everyone begins. Successfully completing this course will certify you to teach beginner pole classes and will provide you with the foundation you will need to certify to teach more advanced classes as well.
In this training, you will learn how to teach and demonstrate proper posture and grips for spins, floor work, transitions, basic climbs, and holds. You learn basic spotting techniques appropriate for this level, effective ways to communicate the mind-body connection, and standards for teaching safe basic pole moves. You will also learn numerous stability, strength, and mobility exercises, and how to count music and cue movement. Additional topics include the Science of Pole Movement, the Effect of Body Alignment on Pole, Basic Anatomy, Anatomical Considerations and Safety, Aspects of Being a Great Teacher, Class Types and Sample Formats, How to Create Basic Choreography, Managing Classroom Challenges, How to Lead Effective Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs, How to Handle Accidents and Emergencies and so much more!
Level 1 Pre-requisites: The certification course focuses on how to teach pole as well as perfecting your technique. This course does not teach you "how" to pole. In order to succeed with certification, you should have at least 6 months of pole experience and already be comfortable with basic spins (fireman variations, hook spins, chair spin), the basic climb, the side climb, and the jasmine. If you have not learned these moves yet and you are unable to work with a live instructor, we suggest enrolling in the PFA student membership and completing the Jasmine video class series prior to enrolling in the certification program.
Curriculum
Over 100 moves including spins, tricks, holds, transitions, climbs and floor work PLUS modifications and variations! The curriculum also covers the following:
- The History of Pole Fitness
- Science of Pole Movement
- The Fitness Benefits of Pole
- Effect of Body Alignment on Pole
- Basic Anatomy
- Anatomical Considerations and Safety
- Warm Up Principles
- Cool Down Principles
- Movement Energies
- Classroom Tips
- Aspects of Being a Great Teacher
- Teaching Tips
- Types of Learning
- Class Types and Sample Formats
- Managing Classroom Challenges
- How to Count Music
- Creating Basic Choreography to Counts
- Lowering the Risks of Injury
- Managing Classroom Challenges
- How to Count Music
- Creating Basic Choreography to Counts
- Lowering the Risks of Injury
- Handling Emergencies
- Strength Training
- Stretches
About Level 2
You must successfully complete the Level 1 Certification before beginning the Level 2 Certification
Our Level 2 course builds on the foundation set by our Level 1 course and certifies instructors to teach intermediate pole classes. In addition to learning to teach more advanced pole movement (including inversions, more advanced ascents and descents and more advanced holds), Level 2 goes deeper into anatomy, the science of pole and using physics to your advantage, sports training, spotting more challenging moves, using PFA groups and switches to create combinations and basic gymnastics. Instructors who successfully complete this course will understand the physics involved with static pole and will be able to safely spot students and teach one arm spins, combination spins and reverse grabs. Instructors will also be able to recognize which moves should be taught first based on progression recommendations.
Level 2 Prerequisites:
Basic requirements to take the Level 2 Online Training and Certification course include:
- PFA (or PoleMoves) Level 1 Certification (you may do the live portion practical exams for more than 1 level at the same time)
- Basic Inversion
- Shoulder Dismount
- Figure 4 Layback
- Inverted Pike
- Butterfly
In addition, you will be required to spot these and other Level 2 moves as part of your practical exam.
*Level 2 CEC Note: The PFA is an approved provider for ACE, NASM and AFAA. For ACE, you will receive the CEP number upon passing and the Level 2 course is worth 0.9 CEUS. For AFAA and NASM, you must petition for credits, but there should be no issues with receiving them as we are an approved provider.
About Level 3
You must successfully complete the Level 2 Certification before beginning the Level 3 Certification
Successful completion of the Level 3 training and certification course provides certification to teach advanced pole classes.
Building on the first two levels, Level 3 will help instructors develop their ability to move clients through a series of moves and dismount the pole through an aerial handstand (aka Handspring). Instructors will also work more with the Pole Fitness Alliance Groups and Switches which gives simplicity to creating seemingly complex combinations.
Level 3 Pre-requisites: In order to succeed with Level 3 certification, you must have your Level 1 and 2 Certifications and should already be comfortable with Level 3 moves including one-handed spins (including reverse grabs), shoulder mounts, the caterpillar climb, the extended butterfly, various brass monkey entrances, and the aerial handstand (aka Ayesha and handspring).
Level 3 Prerequisites:
Basic requirements to take the Level 2 Online Training and Certification course include:
- PFA (or PoleMoves) Level 2 Certification (you may do the live portion practical exams for more than 1 level at the same time)
- Shoulder Mount
- Caterpillar Climb
- Extended Butterfly
- Descending into a Brass Monkey
- Aerial Handstand (aka Ayesha) descent and ascent (aka Handspring)
In addition, you will be practicing spotting these and other Level 3 moves during your live session.
*Level 3 CEC Note: For ACE, AFAA and NASM, you must petition for credits for the Level 3 course, but there should be no issues with receiving them as we are an approved provider.
Hybrid Master Trainer Options
Purchase the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3
Hybrid Study Materials
*PLEASE NOTE: This purchase will provide you with your online training materials and the written exam portion of your certification only. You MUST set up the live portion of your course with one of our Master Trainers in order to complete your certification.
Enroll now to receive:
Comprehensive Level 1 Training Videos and Materials ($699 value)
Comprehensive Level 2 Training Videos and Materials ($699 value)
Comprehensive Level 3 Training Videos and Materials ($699 value)
Upon successful completion of Level 1, you will also receive:
One Year of Instructor Membership in the PFA ($120 value)
PFA Level 1 Certificate and collectible ID card ($25 value)
PFA Level 1 Certified Tank Top ($25 value)
Upon successful completion of Level 2, you will also receive:
PFA Level 2 Certificate and collectible ID card ($25 value)
PFA Level 2 Certified Tank Top ($25 value)
Upon successful completion of Level 3, you will also receive:
PFA Level 3 Certificate and collectible ID card ($25 value)
PFA Level 3 Certified Tank Top ($25 value)
TOTAL VALUE $2367
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Purchase the Level 1 and Level 2 Hybrid Study Materials
*PLEASE NOTE: This purchase will provide you with your online training materials and the written exam portion of your certification only. You MUST set up the live portion of your course with one of our Master Trainers in order to complete your certification.
Enroll now to receive:
Comprehensive Level 1 Training Videos and Materials ($699 value)
Comprehensive Level 2 Training Videos and Materials ($699 value)
Upon successful completion of Level 1, you will also receive:
One Year of Instructor Membership in the PFA ($120 value)
PFA Level 1 Certificate and collectible ID card ($25 value)
PFA Level 1 Certified Tank Top ($25 value)
Upon successful completion of Level 2, you will also receive:
PFA Level 2 Certificate and collectible ID card ($25 value)
PFA Level 2 Certified Tank Top ($25 value)
TOTAL VALUE $1618
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As with any type of recognized sport, the only way to show potential employers that you are qualified to teach is to acquire a certification. This shows them that you have received the proper training and helps them feel confident that you know how to teach safely, and you will not put your students in danger. The credentials of these organizations will help you stand out from other instructors who have not been certified, or whose certification has not been vetted by the appropriate organizations.