Be a Coach

Foot Solutions is proud to have designed the Balance Walking Program emphasizing “FITNESS AND HEALTH FOR LIFE”. This course is specifically for individuals who have current professional certifications as well as for those who provide services in the Health, Fitness, Sports, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, Wellness and Medical arenas and for those pursuing additional certifications (i.e. ACE, IDEA, AFAA, ACSM).

Our continuing education course includes technical instruction which will assist you in the understanding of Balance Walking techniques & drills used and guidelines to incorporate the program as a fitness regimen. Also we will train you on the specific progression needed to incorporate Foot Solutions’ innovative physiological footwear and poles together. We will also provide material on how to recruit, train and manage successful Balance Walking classes.

Note: Fitness Advocates are encouraged to share with others their own passion for Balance Walking. Without holding professional health/fitness certifications there should not be prescriptive individualized teaching and programming. We will recommend to all Community Advocates that they refer those needing instruction, to coaches whom have certification in other Exercise Proficiencies - listed

Coach Objectives

  • Coach will have an understanding of the origins of Nordic Walking and the health, fitness benefits that can come when you implement the Balance Walking method.
  • Coach will be able to demonstrate and instruct the basic Balance Walking techniques and steps when given Poles.
  • Coach will have an understanding of physiological footwear and the advantages when incorporated together with Balance Walking Poles.
  • Coach will be will be able to evaluate and implement a Balance Walking Program for beginners, intermediate, and advance walkers that include frequency, intensity and time.
  • Coach will be able to analyze basic Bio-mechanic walking techniques and make “on the spot” Balance Walking adjustments to improve form and minimize injury.
  • Coach will apply their perquisite knowledge of Health/Fitness components such as; CV/Endurance, Strength/Flexibility, and Nutrition and apply in the Balance Walking Program.
  • Coach will participate in conference calls that personalize the elements of an effective marketing plan and steps to constructing an overall strategy for your business – this only applies to Coaches not *Fitness Advocates.
  • Offline conference calls that personalize the elements of an effective marketing plan and steps to constructing an overall strategy for your business – applies only to Coaches not Fitness Advocates

Coach's Final Course Requirements

  • Complete an online PDF written study to determine your level of knowledge.
  • After completion of online course to mentor briefly with a Master Coach by phone, email, webinar’s and in person when possible to deliver the best Balance Walking Education Program to their Client and or Group.
  • Complete certification verifications or are pursuing currently; ACE, IDEA, AFAA, ACSM, and other valid certificate/programs. These certifications will need to be validated in order to receive the Balance Walking “Certificate of Achievement” Education Program.
  • Complete verification or are pursuing currently; CPR / First Aid Certification.

Coach Online Application
Coach Online Pre Test

Book

Balance Walking “Turn Back the Clock” – Ray Margiano PhD

Support Materials

Balance Walking Poles & Footwear (discounted 50% to Coaches who qualify only)
Balance Walking DVD & Online (versions under development)
Balance Walking Coach Business Agreements (after completion of online course by Coaches only)
Balance Walking Power Points (after completion of online course)