CONTRACT COURSE

Group Leadership for Effective and Time Efficient Workouts

3.5 day course in Dallas or you can host this course At Your Site

The Military Exercise Leader course specifically addresses the unique physical demands and challenges of the military. Developed through a collaborative research study at Langley Air Force Base, this course prepares PT leaders to confidently lead and inspire small groups as well as an entire battalion. These military specific workouts can be delivered in garrison or deployed, indoors and outdoors, and with and without equipment.

• Learn: how to design safe and effective exercise programs while motivating others to their optimal fitness.
• Discover: techniques which allow you to program workouts for a variety of fitness levels in the same group by learning to modify and/or amplify any exercise.
• Apply: the science of training and practice group leadership skills during hands-on sessions.

MEL includes classroom lectures with live instructors as well as practical application of drills and routines. Each course participant will receive a Cooper Institute Manual.

*For those not currently enlisted in or working with the military, Boot Camp and Circuit Leadership teaches many of the same concepts in format that can be utilized with the general public.

Topics:

• Leadership
• Circuit Fundamentals
• Anatomy
• Class Design & Group Planning
• Exercise Guidelines
• Exercise Modification & Amplification Guidelines
• Cardiovascular Guidelines
• Body Mechanics
• Flexibility
• Resistance Training
• Safety Programming
• Nutrition
• Running Drills
• Interval Training
• Circuit Training
• Equipment and Apparatus
• Exercise Class Plan
• Exercise Prototypes

Educational Material Included:

• The Cooper Military Exercise Leader Manual
• Hands-on practical instruction presented live by Cooper Institute Instructors
• Question & Answer Opportunities

CPR Required: Yes

Contact Hours: 22