Become an Instructor

If you are interested in teaching Nordic Walking to others, or leading Nordic Walking groups, then we offer a two day course leading to the INWA Nordic Walking Instructor qualification.

Karen Ingram, National Nordic Walking Coach for Wales, runs regular instructor courses from the Barefoot Studio Centre in South Wales. Karen is a coach for Nordic Walking UK, which is the only UK organisation offering Nordic Walking training programmes to the standards of the International Nordic Walking Association (INWA).

Our Nordic Walking Instructor training course is accredited by the Register of Exercise Professionals and is worth 24 continuing professional development points for registered fitness professionals.

INWA nordic walking instructor
This intensive two-day teaching course is aimed at individuals who wish to lead Nordic Walking groups safely and effectively, teaching the basics of Nordic Walking. Applicants should have a background in fitness, medicine or teaching, although applications are welcome from fitness enthusiasts and keen walkers.

Upon successful completion of the INWA Nordic Walking Instructor course you will be able to:

explain the background and benefits of Nordic Walking, understand the anatomy relevant to Nordic Walking and the science behind the benefits,

teach the specific techniques of Nordic Walking, including dynamic and static stretching for warm up and cool down, and the basics of running with the poles and strength exercises,

observe body movement to be able to correct and develop good Nordic Walking technique in others.

Participants will be assessed throughout the two days in their ability to teach the techniques of Nordic Walking to INWA Nordic Walking Instructor certification standards. Please note that participation does not guarantee certification, although every opportunity will be given for the individual to demonstrate the required standard.

The INWA Nordic Walking Instructor education programme, including materials and certification, costs £345 (inc VAT).

2008 course dates:

April 11/12
May 16/17
July 23/24
October 10/11

If you are interested in an in-house course for your own group then please email for special rates.