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Aerial Teacher TRAINING
Details / COURSE OBJECTIVES

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How is the Beginner Teacher Training structured?
Beginner training is about the basics. It includes didactic training in addition to lots of physical aerial training. Each trainee will focus on honing their teaching skills on the apparatus that they have chosen to focus on for certification.
  The Aerial Circus Training and Safety manual is recommended as a reference guide.  It can be purchased here.
On the last day, those who have submitted their practice/teaching/supervision hours for verification will have the opportunity to make plans to be assessed by Carrie for Certification on your chosen apparatus. Passing your certification is determined by Carrie; she will evaluate your abilities and the recommendations by your instructors.  Certifications will be e-mailed to those who pass their assessments and have verified all practice/supervision hours. If you do not pass certification, you will be given the opportunity to retake the assessment in the future for an additional fee.


How is the Intermediate Teacher Training structured?
Intermediate training is about reviewing the basics and learning the next level of aerial skills, safety, classroom management, injury prevention, as well as a more in depth look at skill progressions, rigging and more. It includes didactic training in addition to lots of physical aerial training. Each trainee will focus on honing their teaching skills on the apparatus that they have chosen to focus on for certification. 
On the last day, those who have submitted their
practice/teaching/supervision hours for verification will have the opportunity to be assessed by Carrie for Certifications on your chosen apparatus. Passing your certification is determined by Carrie; she will evaluate your abilities and the recommendations by your instructors.  Certifications will be e-mailed to those who pass their assessments and have verified all practice/supervision hours. If you do not pass certification, you will be given the opportunity to retake the assessment in the future for an additional fee.

How is the Advanced Teacher Training structured?
Advanced training is about reviewing the intermediate skill set and learning the next level of skill & safety, classroom management, including creating a safe emotional space. It includes didactic training in addition to lots of physical aerial training. Each trainee will focus on honing their teaching skills on the apparatus that they have chosen to focus on for certification. 
On the last day, those who have submitted their
practice/teaching/supervision hours for verification will have the opportunity to be assessed by Carrie for Certifications on your chosen apparatus. Passing your certification is determined by Carrie; she will evaluate your abilities and the recommendations by your instructors.  Certifications will be e-mailed to those who pass their assessments and have verified all practice/supervision hours. If you do not pass certification, you will be given the opportunity to retake the assessment in the future for an additional fee.

Why Get Trained at the Circus Arts Institute?
The Circus Arts Institute has been in the business of training teachers both in-house and for other programs for over 30 years. Carrie Heller is a lover of the Circus Arts and wants all Circus Arts programs to operate at their highest safety standards possible. 

ACE, the American Circus Educators branch of AYCO, has evaluated our Teacher Training Program and we are proud to be the first Teacher Training Program in America to be nationally recognized for our excellent standards by The American Circus Educators Circus Arts Safety Network.

Course objectives

Beginner
Intro to Safety & Spotting for Beginners
Proper Body Position/Technique & Principles of Body Balancing 
Basic Anatomy & Physiology 
Injury Prevention & Care 
Beginner Warm Up & Cool Down
Teacher Classroom Management 
Communication Tools
Learning Modalities & Evidence Based Teaching 
Writing a Lesson Plan
Differentiating Skill Levels
Basic Intro to Skill Progressions 
Intro to Rigging and How to Check Equipment
Cuing Vocabulary
Beginner Skill Analysis, Risk Analysis and Mitigation
Bails & Rescues
Intro to Recognizing and Addressing possible Child Abuse

Intermediate
Safety and Spotting for Intermediate Skills
Goals & Challenges of an Intermediate Aerial Program
Intermediate Aerial Teacher & Student Profiles
Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) & The Basic Components of Injury Prevention 
Intermediate Warm Up & Cool Down
Intermediate Training on Classroom Management
Lesson Plan Structure
Learning Formats
Preparation Standards
Differentiating Skill Levels
Toolkit and Exercises for Developing Skill Progressions
Rigging for Dynamic Work
Shock Load Force Factors
Psychological Risk Factors
Intermediate Skill Analysis
Dynamic Movement Analysis
Risk Mitigation and Management
Emergency Rescue
Demonstrations and Performances

Advanced
Advanced Teacher Training Requirements
Safety & Spotting for Advanced Skills
Goals and Challenges of an Advanced Aerial Program
Advanced Aerial Teacher and Student Profiles
Advanced Anatomy, Physiology and Injury Prevention
Advanced Strength Training and Flexibility
Advanced Warm Up and Cool Down
Classroom Management & Evidence Based Teaching Practices
Curriculum for Advanced Students:  Theory & 'Beyond Progressions'
Learning Formats
Program and Level Description, Level Goals and Key Readiness Indicators
Differentiating Skill Levels
Studio Rigging Plan
Pushing Limits and Risk Tolerance
Performing

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  • About CAI
    • Vision and Values
    • Carrie Heller
    • CAI Staff
    • In the Press
    • Gallery
    • Forms
    • Store
  • Circus Arts Therapy®
    • Services >
      • Group Circus Arts Therapy®
      • Filial Training
    • Published Research
    • FAQs
  • Trainings
    • Aerial Teacher Training >
      • Training Details
      • Dates & Rates
      • Certification Levels
      • FAQs
      • Rigging Resources
      • Registration Form
    • Circus Arts Therapy® Training >
      • Level 1 Curriculum
      • Level 2 Curriculum
      • Level 3 Curriculum
      • Dates & Rates
  • Circus Arts Fitness®
  • Contact