GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Pre-Training Course
Purpose
To provide a foundational understanding of the Gyrokinesis level 1 exercises and prepare students physically for the Gyrokinesis Level 1 Foundation Course. During this course students focus on gaining experience, and developing a personal understanding of the exercises on the Gyrokinesis Level 1 Pre-Training Course exercise list.
Prerequisites
An experienced Gyrokinesis student, with a basic understanding of the Gyrokinesis, level I class formats. Students should take a minimum of 10 or more Gyrokinesis classes with a certified Gyrokinesis Trainer prior to registering for this course.
Upon successful completion
Once students have successfully completed the Gyrokinesis Level I Pre-Training Course, they are qualified to proceed to the Gyrokinesis Level 1 Foundation Course.
GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Foundation Course
Purpose
To provide a more in depth understanding of the exercises in the Gyrokinesis level I 6o minute format class and 90 minute format class, and provide students with the specific skills and techniques to teach these exercise sequences to others. During this course, a Gyrokinesis Master Trainer introduces the principles, and teaching techniques underlying the Gyrokinesis level 1 exercise syllabus.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Gyrokinesis Level I Pre-Training Course.
Upon successful completion
Once students successfully complete the Gyrokinesis Level 1 Foundation Course, they are considered a Gyrokinesis Level I Apprentice. At this stage the Gyrokinesis Level I apprenticeship period begins and students are granted a trademark license that allows them to teach Gyrokinesis classes in the role of Apprentice. The apprenticeship license is valid for 1 year.
GYROKINESIS® Supervised Apprentice Review
Purpose
To help apprentices review and practice the Gyrokinesis Level I Foundation Course material and prepare for the Gyrokinesis Level I Final Certification Course. During the apprenticeship period apprentices are required to complete 30 “teaching client” hours and a minimum of 15 supervised apprenticeship hours. Apprentices complete their supervised apprenticeship hours under the guidance and supervision of a Gyrokinesis Master Trainer, either in the form of a Gyrokinesis Apprenticeship Course, or by re-taking the Gyrokinesis Foundation Course.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Gyrokinesis Level I Foundation Course
Upon successful completion
Once apprentices have successfully completed all of the apprenticeship requirements, they are qualified to proceed to the Gyrokinesis Level I Final Certification Course.
GYROKINESIS® Final Certificate Course
Purpose
The purpose of this course is two-fold. It is an education course and it is also a practical assessment of the students’ teaching skills and their understanding of the Gyrokinesis Level I curriculum. To successfully complete this course, apprentices must physically execute and demonstrate the exercises and principles from the Gyrokinesis Level I Foundation Course syllabus. Additionally, apprentices must apply the appropriate verbal cues and physical guidance to a moving person according to the Gyrokinesis Level I Foundation Course manual.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Gyrokinesis level 1 Apprenticeship requirements. There must be a minimum of 6 months, and maximum of 1 year apprenticeship period between the foundation course, and the final certificate course.
Upon successful completion
Upon successfully completing the Gyrokinesis Level I Certificate Course, students are considered Certified Gyrokinesis Trainers. Gyrokinesis Trainers are required to meet continuing education requirements and renew their certification, and trademark license every two years. After successful completion of the Gyrokinesis Level I Teacher Training Program, students are eligible to enroll in Gyrokinesis specialized courses.