APK Instructor Certification Program

The American Parkour Instructor Certification Program is a comprehensive 3-day training program based on the longest-running parkour curriculum in the US: the APK Academy. The program is administered by Travis Graves, Head Coach and Program Director at American Parkour, one of the most experienced coaches in the country with over 14 years as a professional. The program promotes the healthy growth of parkour by providing useful and relevant information about the discipline, training practices, histories and philosophies for those who coach others to help them attain their potential through movement.

Upcoming Dates

February 10-12th 2023| Hoosier Warriors Gym | Lvl 1&2 Combined Cert

Early bird registration by 01/01/2023 is $700! Register after 1/1 for $800.

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Benefits of holding the APK Certified Instructor certificate:

• Official recognition of the American Parkour teaching curriculum for parkour instructors looking to teach in an official capacity such as gyms, college clubs and other scenarios that require certification. This also includes personal trainers and other fitness professionals looking to add something unique and fun to their arsenal.
• Learn the fundamentals of parkour movement and how to efficiently and safely teach others.
• Understand the kinesthetics of parkour and how to properly apply parkour techniques to multiple levels of athleticism and ability.
• Learn how to design and instruct parkour classes for a wide variety of situations.
• Your name and information on APK’s list of Certified Trainers.
• Fuel your fire in parkour with new training knowledge, drills, and mindset to take back to your local parkour community.
• A direct line of communication with APK Academy HQ, including a certified instructor’s forum, training resources for on-going classes and drills, and assistance in training matters such as building attendance and gym management.

Prerequisites:

• Familiarity with basic parkour techniques equivalent to one year of consistent, dedicated training. Video demonstration of skills will be considered as substitute for training time at the discretion of certification administrators.
• Some coaching experience in a movement discipline, parkour or otherwise, is recommended.

What to expect:

• Hands-on learning that includes lots of movement to demonstrate proper form and corrections, and mock classroom situations to practice coaching skills.
• “Classroom” learning including basics of anatomy and biomechanics relating to training, principles of exercise science and programming, how to spot and treat injuries and physical inefficiencies, parkour history and philosophies, and much more.
• A physical movement and written exam to test candidates in their understanding and mastery of the material. Attendance of the program does not guarantee certification, but all aspects of the exam may be made up at no charge if the initial exam is failed.

Details:

• Cost is $800 ($700 if you register Early Bird) and only 8 General spots per session are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• There is 1 reserved spot available for those leading college or university parkour/ freerunning clubs. Contact Travis for details at [email protected]
• Certification is held at APK Affiliated Gyms
• It consists of three days of training from 9am–6pm

For questions and enrollment email [email protected]

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