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CIRCUS ARTS THERAPY​® TRAINING
LEVEL 1: Learning Objectives

 Circus Arts Therapy®:  Introduction & Foundation
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By the end of the Introduction & Foundation Sessions, Learners should be able to:
  • verbally communicate specific ways in which Circus Arts Therapy® can be used in their recreational classroom setting and/or their therapy practice including goals of the Circus Arts Therapy® methodology
  • identify important factors in determining an appropriate treatment plan
  • be able to demonstrate basic Chi Kung exercises
  • clearly identify 3 examples of Brain or Body Balancing
  • identify 3 examples of your role as facilitator
  • identify the different learning modalities
  • identify examples of Evidence-Based Teaching Practices
  • identify three differences between a typical developing student and one with sensory differences
  • identify three differences between a typical developing student and one with attention differences
  • identify three regulating exercises
  • demonstrate reflective listening & empathy statements
  • explain the difference between praise and encouragement and when is best to use each
  • be able to verbally communicate how to implement the credit system for behavior modification
  • identify the four practices of Cultural Humility
  • demonstrate the Conflict Resolution formula
  • be able to complete an intake sheet and progress report for individual and group sessions
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Basic Aerial Training
By the end of the Basic Aerial Training, Learners should be able to:
  • understand all Course Objectives on this page:  https://www.circusartsinstitute.com/aerial-teacher-training-details.html
  • understand the objectives outlined in the Adaptive Aerial Methodology
  • understand the need for both physical and emotional safety for all students & clients when participating in aerial training
  • understand how to ‘grade’ apparatus, skills, spotting and lesson plans for Adaptive aerial work including knowing when your student or client is ready to ‘level up’
  • demonstrate the difference between proper body positioning and improper body positioning
  • identify the physical, mental, and social benefits of using aerial exercises in a therapeutic session
  • be able to create a basic aerial skill progression on your chosen apparatus & lesson plan for a recreational adaptive class or a specific student or therapy client

Basic Ground Training
By the end of Basic Ground Training, Learners should be able to:
  • understand the objectives outlined in the Adaptive Ground Methodology
  • understand the need for both physical and emotional safety for all students & clients when participating in ground circus training
  • understand how to ‘grade’ apparatus, skills, spotting and lesson plans for Adaptive ground work, including knowing when your student or client is ready to ‘level up’
  • demonstrate the difference between proper body positioning and improper body positioning on 3 pieces of ground equipment
  • identify the physical, mental, and social benefits of using ground exercises in a therapeutic session
  • be able to create a basic skill progression plan for ground apparatus & lesson plan for a recreational adaptive class or for a specific student or therapy client
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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