L.E.A.P. CERTIFICATION
Leadership - Entrepreneurship - Apprenticeship - Program [Professional Certification for Leaders in Movement]
Friday February 21 to Sunday February 23
20 hours total
SOUL FUEL STUDIO TORONTO
LEAP is for anyone looking for expert career guidance in the fitness and wellness industry.
Whether you're already a certified instructor or interested in exploring opportunities in this growing field, the LEAP certification will coach you to assess the myriad of paths available, honing in on your passions and strengths.
SOUL FUEL’s certification is designed to LEAP you forward professionally, as you move people towards healthier and happier lives.
- Leadership: How to hone in on your strengths.
- Entrepreneurship: Nuts & bolts of being a business.
- Apprenticeship: Teach and be mentored by a pro.
- Program: A certification that you can apply to anywhere and anything that you teach.
You will be coached by Studio Owner MJ Shaw, a leader and entrepreneur with 28 years of varied experience in the fitness and wellness industry. MJ has taught tens of thousands of hours; certified, mentored and hired hundreds of instructors; developed programming and business development for other companies; and founded three successful businesses. MJ will share her wide lens of knowledge to help strategize your success.
You will also learn from our diverse faculty with decades of ground-level teaching, instructor training, and varied experience in the business. They are examples of fitness professionals who make a real living off this viable career choice - and so can you.
L.E.A.P. promises to provide a solid base of industry understanding to give you the confidence and clarity to pursue your goals more boldly and courageously.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Module 1: Leadership
- Build clear, authentic and compassionate communication skills.
- Learn how to develop meaningful connections that will grow your clientele and community.
- Clarify various movement practices and modalities - what classes, styles and certifications are what!
- Go through practical and applicable leaderships skills that level you up in the room.
- Hone in on your strengths to get clear on where, what and why you want to lead those with whom you're holding space.
Module 2: Entrepreneurship
- Dive into the nuts and bolts of becoming your own business.
- Understand the types of opportunities available: boutique studios, franchises, larger corporations etc.
- Explore your authentic personal branding (for marketing/advertising) and how to stand out the way you want to.
- Dig into small business resources to assist with accounting, insurance and budgeting (get a 'Take Home Tool Kit').
- Go through resources to help with certification and employer search.
Module 3: Apprenticeship
- Teaching takes practice; LEAP will provide a safe and supportive space to get you up there leading.
- This process will get you doing the work and being mentored along the way.
- Choose a Faculty Mentor to work with who aligns with your goals. They will attend your class(es) and provide helpful feedback to apply.
- From here you can keep working with your mentor ongoing, coaching you towards continued success.
Program Breakdown
Cost: $980+hst
- Schedule: Friday 3:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday 11am to 7pm and Sunday 2:00pm to 8:00pm (20 hours total)
- Private mentorship and apprenticeship.
- Receive 4.0 Continued Education Credits (CECs).
- Studio Members receive a 10% discount.
- Non-members receive 3 complimentary classes.
- Max 12 participants per training.
Is there a prerequisite to take this program?
No, this course is for anyone interested in leading people in movement. If you're curious about taking the next step, then you're ready to take the LEAP!
I'm interested in this profession, but not sure where to start. Is this program for me?
YES. If you're feeling the nudge, but asking some of these questions: Which certifications should I get and why? What is the difference between class types and what do I need to know? How and where do I apply for jobs? What should I expect to be paid? What are industry rules and regulations? How can I fit this into my current life and build my career? We will cover all of this and much more.
I'm already a certified instructor. Would this program be useful?
YES, specifically if you feel you need to LEAP forward in your career and are looking for expert guidance. Maybe you're also asking: I did XYZ certifications, now what? I need experience to get hired, but how do I get that experience? I'm teaching, but how do I make a real living in this business? I'm now officially a 'small business', so what are the insurance, tax, labour implications? We will cover this and more.
Will we be learning about the body or how to teach certain classes?
No, we will not be covering elements of anatomy, kinesiology or certifying you to teach X kind of class. There are so many great certifications that do this, locally and online, but ours is unique for its focus on career development that you can apply to anywhere you lead and anything you're leading.
What certifications would be helpful to have or work on alongside this one?
For fitness-based Group Classes and Personal Training: Canfitpro, ACE, NASM, ISSA. For yoga, a 200 to 500 hour Yoga Alliance approved certification. For Pilates there's STOTT, PAI, BASI and a few local studio-based certifications that are terrific. We are happy to advise and direct you towards certifications that would suit your goals and strengths.
Will I get Continued Education Credits (CECs) for taking this program?
YES. You will received 4.0 CECs for canfitpro and Yoga Alliance. We will help you apply for CECs for any other certification that requires them. The course is CEC worthy and we are good at bureaucracy;)