LEARN HOW TO TEACH KIDS FITNESS CLASSES!
Become a Certified Kids Fitness Instructor and help get kids ages 3-12 ACTIVE while boosting mental health!
If you’ve always wanted to work with kids and share your passion for movement, play and active living then you’re in the right place!
START HERE -> Kids Fitness Instructor Foundations Course
Level up your teaching skills as a fitness leader and learn how to design engaging, safe and effective movement programs (dance, yoga or fitness) for kids ages 6-12.
The Kids Fitness Foundations Course is designed for fitness leaders who are interested in teaching children’s fitness and movement classes.
When it comes to children’s fitness, it’s important to remember that children are growing and developing, and their bodies are not the same as adults.
Kids need specific skill progressions, the use of non-traditional equipment, a diversity of activity choices, effective instructional cueing, the use of positive verbal coaching and intentional safety considerations.
Learn how to become a Kids Fitness Instructor who can design classes that meet the unique needs of children
YOUR KIDS FITNESS FOUNDATIONS COURSE INCLUDES:
Movement Patterns and Progressions: Learn how kids grow and develop, and which skills they can be learning at each age and phase.
Classroom Management: Learn strategies and practice skills to keep kids engaged while setting structure and managing behaviours.
Coaching and Cueing: Practice the essential coaching and cueing skills needed to create positive, supportive and FUN fitness environments for kids.
Program Design: Learn how to plan your classes when it comes to number of sessions, length of class, and lesson structure.
Business Tips: Explore different ways you can set up programs and generate revenue for yourself.
Become a Certified pl3y instructor
Get certified in our pre-packaged kids dance or yoga programs!
We offer internationally accredited kids fitness certification courses for our award-winning programs:
DANCEPL3Y is our high-energy, mixed style dance program
YOGAPL3Y is our physical literacy and (SEL) Social Emotional Learning skills yoga kids program.
BUNDLE your Kids Fitness Instructor Foundations course with a PL3Y Program Certification, and save!
FAQ’s
- DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL TRAINING BEFORE I CAN BECOME A KIDS FITNESS INSTRUCTOR?
No, you do not need to have any specialized fitness or education qualifications in order to participate in the Kids Fitness Foundations or PL3Y Intructor Certification Course. You simply need a passion and love for getting kids active through positivity and playfulness! We welcome people from all backgrounds, and our instructor community includes fitness leaders from all over the world! Your Instructor Training Course will provide you with the foundations to deliver a high-quality fitness program. Instructors who wish to deliver DANCEPL3Y, YOGAPL3Y or POWERPL3Y programs must complete a seperate Certification course, provide proof of First Aid and CPR-C with AED as well as a Criminal Record Check. You are also responsible for obtaining the necessary insurance for your region.
- HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BECOME A KIDS FITNESS INSTRUCTOR?
The Kids Fitness Foundations course registration fee is $297 CAD. If you're looking to also get certified in one of our PL3Y Programs (DANCEPL3Y, YOGAPL3Y, POWERPL3Y) you can bundle your Foundations and PL3Y Instructor certification for $597CAD. Special pricing may be available for early registrations on in-person courses, or for group registrations of 5 or more.
- DO YOU HAVE TO PAY ONGOING FEES TO USE THE BRAND?
If you plan to teach one of our branded programs (DANCEPL3Y, YOGAPL3Y or POWERPL3Y) you are required to pay an annual membership fee to use the pre-packaged program and brand name to promote your classes. PL3Y Inc. offers a tiered licensing model for individual instructors and organizations, starting at $39CAD/month.
- HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING COURSE?
There is no timeline for making your way through the course. We suggest giving yourself a realistic goal for completing the training and letting someone know so you have an accountability buddy.
- WHAT INDUSTRY SECTORS ARE PL3Y PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR?
PL3Y Programs are specifically designed to develop physical literacy and positive mental health, therefore any industry whose focus is on developing fundamental movement skills in a playful way is in alignment! Our programs are taught in community centres, daycares, preschools, after-school programs, summer camps and children's fitness program facilities. We also offer a specialty curriculum-based programs designed for schools, only available to instructors who have completed the Kids Fitness Foundations Course and DANCEPL3Y Kids or YOGAPL3Y Kids program certification.
- DO I DESIGN MY OWN KIDS FITNESS PROGRAMS?
After completing the Kids Fitness Instructor Foundations course, you can go and design your own programs, under your own brand name. If creating your own programs is your goal, we also recommend that you complete the Children's Fitness Coach course, offered by canfitpro.
If you choose to get certified in one of our branded programs (DANCEPL3Y, YOGAPL3Y or POWERPL3Y) you will receive everything you need to lead a PL3Y program, including pre-made lesson plans, tutorials, choreography notes (for dance) and marketing material. As a Certified PL3Y Instructor, you can create your own classes from the list of approved dances and activities that we provide, and following our program's specific guidelienes.
- IF I TEACH A PL3Y PROGRAM DO I NEED TO SHARE MY CLASS PROFITS WITH PL3Y INC.?
No, you keep what you make! :) Instructors pay a flat annual membership fee which allows you to more easily build a successful businesses – the sky is the limit! Through our PL3Y Instructor membership, you have access to business launch tools and training to help you learn how to maximize your investments and launch successful classes in your area.
- WHAT RESOURCES WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO IF I CHOOSE TO USE A PL3Y PROGRAM?
Each program has an Online Database included in the annual membership fee, which provides instructors with playlists and choreography videos (DANCEPL3Y) or Lessons and Unit plans (YOGAPL3Y) on a regular basis. The Database includes customizable marketing materials to help you promote your classes. You will also become part of a supportive community of PL3Y instructors. Our online community of instructors connect through an exclusive Facebook group and regular community gatherings, where they can swap ideas and successes with fellow instructors.
- ARE PL3Y COURSES APPROVED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS?
All PL3Y courses are approved for CEC courses through canfitpro, AFLCA, and BCRPA. YOGAPL3Y courses are also approved for continuing education credits with the Yoga Alliance.