Certified Calisthenics Instructor
Certified Calisthenics Instructor
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daily Instructor: Dr. Kyle Ward MDHow it Works
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Course Overview
Understanding How the Body Moves
Anatomy and Biomechanics
- You will learn how muscles work together to move your body. You will study how joints, like the shoulder and hip, rotate and bend during exercises.
- You will identify the main muscle groups used in movements. This includes the back, chest, arms, core, and legs.
- You will learn about biomechanics, which is just the study of how force is applied to the body. You will learn why keeping your body in a straight line matters for balance and strength.
Safe Training Principles
- You will learn how to help people avoid common injuries. This means checking their form during exercises to make sure they do not strain their joints.
- You will learn how to warm up the body before training. This gets blood flowing and prepares the muscles for harder work.
- You will learn how to cool down the body after training. This helps muscles recover and keeps the heart rate steady.
Core Calisthenics Movements
The Push Family
- You will master the push-up. This includes learning different versions that make the exercise easier or harder.
- You will learn how to do dips. You will understand how to keep your shoulders safe while using bars to push your body up.
- You will learn how to move toward handstands. This starts with balance against a wall and moves to holding the body straight on your hands.
The Pull Family
- You will master the pull-up. This includes using a full range of motion, meaning you start with straight arms and pull your chin over the bar.
- You will learn how to use rowing movements. These exercises strengthen the back and are good for people who are just starting out.
The Leg and Core Family
- You will learn the squat and the lunge. You will understand how to keep your back straight and your knees aligned with your toes for stability.
- You will learn how to train the core muscles. This is more than just sit-ups. It involves holding your body straight against gravity, like in a plank or a leg raise.
Building Training Programs
Progression and Regression
- You will learn how to make an exercise harder. For example, if someone can do ten push-ups, you will know how to change their hand position to make it more difficult.
- You will learn how to make an exercise easier. If someone cannot do a full pull-up, you will know how to use a rubber band or a lower bar to help them get stronger.
Structuring Workouts
- You will learn how to pick exercises that fit together. You want to make sure you do not tire out the same muscles for every single move in a session.
- You will learn how to set the number of sets and repetitions. A set is a group of movements done without stopping, and a repetition is doing the move once. You will learn how to balance these for strength and for muscle size.
- You will learn how much rest to give between sets. Short rest builds muscle endurance, while long rest helps people build more power.
Teaching and Correction
- You will learn how to spot mistakes. You will watch someone move and notice if their back is arching too much or if their shoulders are not square.
- You will learn how to give simple, clear instructions. You will tell people exactly where to look or how to move their hands to fix their form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For detailed information about our Certified Calisthenics Instructor course, including what you’ll learn and course objectives, please visit the "About This Course" section on this page.
The course is online, but you can select Networking Events at enrollment to meet people in person. This feature may not always be available.
We don’t have a physical office because the course is fully online. However, we partner with training providers worldwide to offer in-person sessions. You can arrange this by contacting us first and selecting features like Networking Events or Expert Instructors when enrolling.
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This course is accredited by Govur, and we also offer accreditation to organizations and businesses through Govur Accreditation. For more information, visit our Accreditation Page.
Dr. Kyle Ward MD is the official representative for the Certified Calisthenics Instructor course and is responsible for reviewing and scoring exam submissions. If you'd like guidance from a live instructor, you can select that option during enrollment.
The course doesn't have a fixed duration. It has 12 questions, and each question takes about 5 to 30 minutes to answer. You’ll receive your certificate once you’ve successfully answered most of the questions. Learn more here.
The course is always available, so you can start at any time that works for you!
We partner with various organizations to curate and select the best networking events, webinars, and instructor Q&A sessions throughout the year. You’ll receive more information about these opportunities when you enroll. This feature may not always be available.
You will receive a Certificate of Excellence when you score 75% or higher in the course, showing that you have learned about the course.
An Honorary Certificate allows you to receive a Certificate of Commitment right after enrolling, even if you haven’t finished the course. It’s ideal for busy professionals who need certification quickly but plan to complete the course later.
The price is based on your enrollment duration and selected features. Discounts increase with more days and features. You can also choose from plans for bundled options.
Choose a duration that fits your schedule. You can enroll for up to 180 days at a time.
No, you won't. Once you earn your certificate, you retain access to it and the completed exercises for life, even after your subscription expires. However, to take new exercises, you'll need to re-enroll if your subscription has run out.
To verify a certificate, visit the Verify Certificate page on our website and enter the 12-digit certificate ID. You can then confirm the authenticity of the certificate and review details such as the enrollment date, completed exercises, and their corresponding levels and scores.