INSTRUCTORS
MTF CLASSES FOR KIDS (5-15)

WHAT IS KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE FITNESS?

You love Musical Theatre? You’re great with children and have a passion for making exercise fun and enjoyable from a young age? Then you’re in the right place! We, here at Musical Theatre Fitness, have been spreading the dance fitness joy and making exercise fun again for adults, who also enjoy that extra sparkle and pizazz, but why should the adults have all of the fun? Our new Kids Musical Theatre Fitness classes will allow children to keep active whilst dancing, playing games, and learning child-friendly exercise techniques to help them as they grow and develop. You will learn about the different age groups we have; Little Stars, Shooting Stars, and Super Stars, understand how to collect the relevant information to plan an MTF class for children, understand informed consent, understand the safety considerations during classes, look at pre-class screening and session introduction, and learn choreographed Musical Theatre Fitness tracks and games for each age group.

PRE-REQUISITE

Typically we look for our Instructors to have a Level 2 qualification in a fitness related field or an Exercise to Music qualification. You may have other qualifications that suit, but we ask that you are able to obtain fitness instructor insurance with your qualifications. If you are able to get fitness instructor insurance, then you are able to teach Musical Theatre Fitness! An example of other qualifications that are accepted can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HmNn3KIzszda53-yRpXvw7SFLcVlnw07/view

If your qualification doesn't appear - don't fear! Drop us an email at musicaltheatrefitness@gmail.com and we can confirm if your current qualifications are all okay to proceed with the course.

You will also need to get an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) before being able to teach children.

WHAT YOU GET WITH MUSICAL THEATRE FITNESS

An online all access course. This means you can take our training course from the comfort of your own home or studio
You will have access to our Kids Musical Theatre Fitness tracks. Each track breaks down the components of the routine and offers modifications for moves to ensure everyone can take part! You'll have an understanding of the basic steps, choreography, modifications and cueing
Kids Musical Theatre Fitness certification upon completion
Kids Musical Theatre Fitness license to teach and use the Musical Theatre Fitness brand (Franchise will be required after initial training)
New track and games content every quarter to refresh your material as and when required (Franchise required)
Your own individual profile on our website to list your classes and tell people about YOU, reach thousands of people each month looking for classes
Instructor discounts on clothing and events
Content for social media - Facebook and Instagram posts (Franchise required)
Training is non-refundable
The business logo may only be used by Instructors who hold a Kids Musical Theatre Fitness valid certificate and continued franchise subscription

All tracks are created by Director and Master Personal Trainer; Felicity Halfpenny & Director; Gill Dryburgh. The first unit contains 17 tracks, which include a mixture of stage and movie musicals. All learning material is accessible via an online teaching platform and we keep an open line of communication through email or phone for any additional queries.

Once you complete your training, you will receive your license and can start teaching straight away! You must purchase the monthly Franchise Scheme on successful completion of the course. You will then receive 3 months for free on the franchise whilst you build up your classes and then payment will be taken on the month after this, where you will start to receieve new material.

COURSE PROGRAM

Learning Outcomes

Module 1: Pre-Screening and Informed Consent

· Understand how to put together a successful Kids MTF class

· Understand how to deliver class appropriately

· Understand the role of the instructor

· Preparing self, equipment and environment

· Licence Requirements for Musical Theatre Fitness Instructors

· Screening

· Informed Consent

· Safety considerations during class

· Pre-class screening/session introduction

Module 2: Instructing

· Communication and evaluation skills

· Understand the safety considerations during classes

· Undertake an evaluation of your own performance and prepare an action plan for improvement

· Demonstrate a range of communication and evaluation skills

· Plan and instruct a safe and effective Kids MTF class

Module 3: Supporting Clients

· Understand how to form effective working relationships with clients

· How to address modifications for exercise

· How to provide ongoing services to clients

· To have a presence online through social media

Module 4: Health & Safety:

· Understand all Health & Safety requirements in a fitness environment

Module 5: Choreographed Fitness Tracks

· Learn the choreographed routines for Little Stars, Shooting Stars and Super Stars

HOW MUCH IS IT?

The initial training fee is a one off payment of £150.00

After successful completion of the course you will then be required to purchase the MTF Instructor Franchise Scheme (monthly direct debit of £25.00) If you do not join the MTF Instructor Franchise Scheme, the license you get upon completion of the initial training will expire after 3 months and you must cease to teach. If you wish to teach again in the future, you must complete the initial training program again.

WHERE CAN I TEACH?

Musical Theatre Fitness Instructors can teach in person classes at any type of location. These include fitness facilities, dance studios, community centers, parks, etc.

Instructors will not be able to teach virtual classes, both livestream and on demand, unless agreed with the Director of Musical Theatre Fitness.

NEXT STEPS...

If you are ready to join us please purchase the initial training program below. Once signed up, visit the log in page and start your training straight away.

ASSESSMENT

To successfully complete training and become a Kids Musical Theatre Fitness Instructor, you will be required to undertake and pass the assessment. There are 2 options for your assessment.

Option One - Online live stream or in person assessment

You will agreed a date between yourself and the Directors of Kids Musical Theatre Fitness to complete your assessment. The assessment must be completed within your 90 day training program or up to 7 days after the expiry of the program.

On the assessment day you will be required to sign in to a zoom account and teach a class to your participants or the MTF team will visit your site and watch a live class. We suggest you have at least 2-3 participants take part in your class for the assessment.

During the assessment, you will need to prepare a Kids Musical Theatre Fitness session and deliver this to your class. During the assessment, instructors will be asked questions around safeguarding, managing technical difficulties and understanding where and how to escalate queries.

In order to pass the assessment the Instructor will be required to demonstrate the following:

Excellent knowledge of the set choreography
Ability to verbalise clearly any track modifications prior and during teaching
Excellent client engagement and keeping the childrens energy within the class
Laying out rules and behaviour expectations
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Musical Theatre Fitness Policies & Procedure
Provide a fun and engaging class for all children

Option Two - Pre-recorded class with live participants

You will be required to record a Kids Musical Theatre Fitness class, within a safe class setting, along with a minimum of 3 children. All children must complete a PAR-Q form and the class should show your learnings from health & safety notices, warm up tracks, games, cardio/strength tracks and cool down/stretch tracks.

In order to pass the assessment the Instructor will be required to demonstrate the following: