The GYROTONIC® Training Programme
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 four sequential courses. Students typically begin teaching The GYROTONIC® method in the role of Apprentice within 3-6 months after beginning the program. It typically takes 1-2 years to complete the full program and become a Certified GYROTONIC® Trainer.
GYROTONIC® Level 1 Pre-Training
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:
A basic understanding of The GYROTONIC® level 1, progression I exercises. Students typically take ten or more classes with a Certified GYROTONIC® Trainer to aquire enough experience to begin this course.
Duration:
Minimum 6 days/30 hours
Cost:
$850 USD + Studio + Admin Fee
Upon successful completion:
Once students have successfully completed the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Pre-Training Course, they may proceed to the the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course.
GYROTONIC® Level 2 Foundation Training
Purpose:
To provide a more in-depth understanding of the GYROTONIC®, Level 1 curriculum 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.
Duration:12 days/60 hours
Cost: $1500 USD + Studio + Admin Fee
Upon successful completion:
Once students successfully complete the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course, they are considered a GYROTONIC® Apprentice. At this stage the Level 1 Apprenticeship period begins and students can begin teaching level 1 exercises they have learned in the role of GYROTONIC® Level 1 Apprentice. The apprenticeship license is valid for 1 year.
GYROTONIC® Supervised Apprentice Review
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
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.
Duration:
6-12 months
Cost:
$700 USD + Studio + Admin Fee
note: Cost above is for the 30 hour Apprenticeship Review Course. Re-taking the Foundation Course to fulfill apprenticeship review hours may have additional cost.
Upon successful completion:
Once Apprentices have successfully completed all of the apprenticeship requirements, they can proceed to the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Final Certificate Course.
GYROTONIC® Level 1 Final Certification
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
Duration:
3 Days/18 hours
Cost:
$350 USD + Studio + Admin Fee
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.