What is Fit4Defense?
Fit4Defense is an interactive anti-bullying and violence prevention program that teaches assertiveness, self-defense, and fitness as a means to inspire confidence and awareness for children, youth, and older adults.
Course Description
The Instructor certification course offers a comprehensive process for acquiring the knowledge and skills to plan and lead Fit4Defense training in schools, community, seniors, martial arts centres, and social service agencies as a business or as an enhancement to your existing business.
Schedule:
Day 1 (Saturday): Introduction to Fit4Defense
Day 2 (Sunday): Specialized Instructor Training offering an option to specialize in working with older adults).
Mentorship: one to one coaching while you deliver the program in the community
Details
When: Saturday and Sunday, February 20th 21st 2016
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hollyburn Family Services, #104 267 West Esplanade, North Vancouver
Cost: $200.00* Manual $20.00
Trainers: Suzanne Jean and Mary Ann Jean (Seniors)
Who Should Take This Training?
- Teachers
- Youth workers
- Recreation specialists, fitness instructors
- Martial arts instructors
- Counselors and social service workers
- Persons working with older adults
Program Outcomes
Fit4Defense aims to inspire participants to build confidence and awareness of self, others and the community. The curriculum and structure are in a manual with clear lesson plans on social, physical and personal life skill exercises and activities. The learning is through practical skill development, challenge and play. Topics include: rights, responsibilities, values, strengths, boundaries, power, feelings, anger, self defense, risks, peer influence, internet, stress, self care, safety and crime prevention.
You can inspire positive change in attitudes, behaviours and awareness to prevent the likelihood of bullying and victimization!
Visit www.Fit4Defense.ca or contact Suzanne Jean at 604-837-6436 (kaizensj@shaw.ca) to register.
