FIT Instructor’s 5 Day Course

Case Practice

Course Overview
The FIT Instructor’s course is a group training process that prepares experienced FIT Coaches to be FIT instructors.  Through self study of the Instructor’s manual and three days of group practice sessions you will build effective facilitator and trainer skills.

Your instructor, Katherine Bird, will lead the group training, and is available through email to assist your progress by providing answers to questions, during your self-study and with evaluation and feedback throughout the duration of your group course.  Katherine has a background in Psychology, Social Work, and Adult Education, with over 30 years’ experience with mental health, complementary therapies, and group training programs.  Katherine incorporates several alternative approaches to her work with clients and groups.  She is happy to draw on her experiences related to using healing modalities in private practice in this program.

 
FIT Instructor’s Course
Course Outline: 5 Day Course

A.  Pre-read Instructor’s Manual

Group Session:

B.  Becoming a Dynamic Presenter      
      
B1.  Effective Presentation Skills & Practice
B2.  Using Audio/Visual Materials

C.  Becoming a Dynamic Facilitator
     
C1.  Qualities of an Effective Facilitator
C2.  Group Communication Skills
C3.  Developing Group Awareness

D.  Permissions & Protections

D1. Exploring & Troubleshooting Facilitator Ethics

E.  Arranging Your Training Session

E1.  Your Training Environment
E2.  Advertising & Materials
E3.  Your Prep Checklist

F.  Teaching FIT
F1.  Honing Your Skills

G.  Welcome to the FIT Instructors Community