This course develops the knowledge to deliver an effective advanced pole class to support your students with a thorough understanding of the physics of pole - correct alignment - technique and a range of teaching skills. FA - ACE & PDC approved. Structuring an Advanced Pole Class - We will look at how advanced differs to beginner & intermediate classes and how to plan and deliver a focused session in the most effective way - from the essential components of an advanced warm up to planning and ordering tricks for class and for routines. Anatomy & Injury Prevention - In the anatomy units of this course - we study the muscles involved in specific movements of the shoulder - for stabilisation and injury prevention. We will discuss the strength vs flexibility dichotomy and cover extensive advanced conditioning techniques. Flexibility - With the extreme nature of many grips and tricks at the advanced level - this course dedicates an entire unit to flexibility and safe methods of teaching stretching. We will explore the contortion phenomena - how to teach students to have good lines and extensions and the numerous methods of stretching - how and when to suitably use these different techniques and why active flexibility is so successful. Teaching Flow - Fluidity & Dynamics - We will build on the introduction to Imagery techniques for teaching dance we developed in the Intermediate course - by looking at direct - biological and metaphorical imagery - and how these can be useful in teaching flow - fluidity and dynamics. Health and Safety In & Out of the Studio - In order to equip you to support your students as they become more autonomous in their training at the advanced level - we will look at relevant cross training for injury prevention including an in depth analysis of handstands - nutritional recommendations within the scope of practice - and teaching styles to encourage individuality & creativity. We will touch on the safest ways to spot flips - and how to approach the training of these kinds of dangerous tricks. Breakdown of Advanced Tricks - You will learn to draw upon a deep understanding of the physics of pole and mechanics of movement to refine your teaching skills to the highest standard as we break down the technique of over 110 advanced pole tricks - conditioning & flexibility exercises and take a look at momentum and control on both static and spinning. You will have the opportunity to actively implement new teaching skills using active learning methods as you work through detailed descriptions - videos - images - common watch out points - tips and spotting techniques. PRE-REQUISITES: You will need to have completed the EDP Intermediate Master Training course or an equivalent intermediate level pole qualification. After purchase - you will be prompted to send a copy of your certification before you will be able to access the course content in your student dashboard. We estimate the course will take around 12-15 hours in total. 8-10 hours: Online theory units (including reading - video watch time - online assignments - worksheets & quizzes) 4-5 hours: Practical (working through the tricks section - planning and recording video submissions)
