Effective Cueing, Communications and Coaching for In-Person and Virtual Group Fitness Classes
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Effective Cueing, Communications and Coaching for In-Person and Virtual Group Fitness Classes

Problem - The Covid pandemic forced industries to quickly change the way they function. Trainers used to the energy felt in a packed studio were suddenly talking to a camera lens rather than looking people in the eye. The skills and mindset to teach in-person v’s virtual differ enormously but both can be learnt. Solution - Understand how to maximize in-person interactions and learn what methods can be adapted to work in the world of virtual coaching. This session - Teaches how to develop a mindset and skills to optimise every coaching interaction.

Steve Barrett1

British-born Steve Barrett, Director of Global Group Training & Education for the Matrix Fitness Global Team, has presented fitness in over 55 countries and has a 30-year track record in the global fitness industry. His focus is on innovation and the development of profitable programming solutions in both digital and live formats. As a certified educator his passion is to help others develop new skills and understand what works in the ever changing world of fitness.
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Learning Objectives

  1. Describe different on-screen communication strategies for livestreamed versus on-demand sessions.
  2. Explain how your words and actions can invoke the exercise you are teaching.
  3. Explain how to develop appropriate verbal cues for the modality you are teaching (live or virtual).
  4. Describe the differences among the contrasting mindsets required for teaching live group, live personal training, virtual on demand and virtual livestreaming, and plan how you will be present, well-positioned, productive and honest.
  5. Evaluate you and your peers’ workouts for effectiveness and quality of presentation.
  6. Design a presentation style based on four success principles of giving the audience (1) a reason to care, (2) a reason to believe, (3) what they need to know and (4) what they need to do.

Course Procedure

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  3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
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Course Content

  • Effective Cueing, Communications and Coaching for In-Person and Virtual Group Fitness Classes
  • Effective Cueing, Communications and Coaching for In-Person and Virtual Group Fitness Classes - PPT
  • Effective Cueing, Communications and Coaching for In-Person and Virtual Group Fitness Classes