METHOD

TRAINERS SEMINARS

PERTH

BRISBANE

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to The Mill Gym Method Trainer seminars. ThEsE SEMINARS form part of The Mill Trainer Development Program (TDP) and is the compulsory process to qualify to conduct training as a trainer at the Mill.

THE TDP is a comprehensive induction process to ensure the quality of training conducted for our clients at The Mill.

The TDP has 3 phases:

1. The Mill Method (seminars). OPEN TO ALL (SEE BELOW)

2. Trainer Certification Package (TCP). OPEN TO SELECTED SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN MEMBERS AT THE MILL FOR a minimum of 3 MONTHS, HAVE ACHIEVED A GAC LEVEL 4 (ANNUALLY), AND HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ALL METHOD MODULES TO A HIGH-STANDARD. THESE CANDIDATES ARE NOMINATED BY SENIOR STAFF UPON COMPLETION OF METHOD, AND THE REQUIRED PRACTICAL HOURS.

3. Ongoing Development Package (ODP). THIS IS THE TRAINING PROGRAM that ENSURES OUR TRAINERS: INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT; AND MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD OF QUALITY SERVICE & PROFESSIONALISM.

METHOD SEMINARS

METHOD IS OPEN TO:

ANYONE INTERESTED IN INCREASING THEIR KNOWLEDGE BASE TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN TRAINING,
FITNESS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO DEVELOP THEIR KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS.
ASPIRING THE MILL GYM TRAINERS SEEKING SELECTION AS A TRAINER AT THE MILL.

Students undertaking Method will have unique exposure to the operations of a high-performance functional training facility. You will attain hands on skills and experience working with experienced instructors who conduct day-to-day training operations for our clients and members.

This is a unique opportunity to gain real time vocational skills, enabling you the potential to step straight into any functional fitness facility and immediately contribute to a high standard.

COURSE CONTENT

1. Technique training Module
i. Basic biomechanics
ii. Foundational Lifting Fundamentals
iii. Mobility movements #1
iv. Bodyweight calisthenics
v. Basic barbell techniques
2. Programming Module 1
i. Mobility
ii. Muscular endurance
3. Nutrition & recovery Module 1
4. Resilience Development Module 1: Developing personal resilience

Note: Practical hours commence at the conclusion of Method 1.
1. Technique training Module 2
i. Mobility movements # 2
ii. Introduction to levers and leverage theory
iii. Basic barbell part 2
iv. Basic KB
v. Running
2. Programming Module 2
i. Core-strength
ii. Strength
iii. Power
3. Nutrition & recovery Module 2
4. Resilience Development Module 2: Developing high-functioning Resilience
1. Technique training Module 3
i. Mobility movements #3
ii. ADVANCED KB
vii. MB GTS
viii. Pistol-squat
2. Programming Module 3
i. Power endurance
ii. Macro-cycle programming
3. Nutrition & recovery Module 3
4. Resilience Development Module 3: Developing a Resilience Culture
i. Risk Management

PRACTICAL HOURS

Students must complete a minimum of 20 hours per Method level at The Mill to attain the qualification for each level.

The Method practical hours may include:

Shadowing with a qualified trainer who is conducting scheduled (‘live’) 1-on-1 or group sessions (1-hour training = 1 - hour of Method practical time). Costs to the students for these sessions are included in the course fees.
1 - on - 1 sessions between student and qualified Method instructor. These sessions incur a 1 - on - 1 personal training (PT) fee. (1 - hour PT = 1 - hour of Method practical time);
Student attendance to mindset and mental conditioning training events (1 - hour event time = 1 - hour of Method practical time). Students must pay entry for these events as required; and
Exercise technique specific training events (rowing, running, kettlebell etc.) including qualification courses conducted by approved third parties (as a general rule 3-hours = 1 - hour of Method practical time). Students must pay entry for these THIrD PARTY events as required.
This does not include mindset and mental conditioning training events, nor non-exercise technique related training events. E.g., shooting, or self-defenCe training etc.

ASSESSMENTS

8 x enabler practical assessments (practice tests on training techniques). Each of these techniques have a formal assessment criteria sheet which students will study, before being assessed.
8 x terminal practical assessments (pass/fail tests on training techniques) *. The assessments will be conducted against the formal assessment criteria sheets for the relevant techniques.
3 x theory assessments (pass/fail tests on training methodology, techniques and programming) *.

* Retests can only be conducted out of allocated Method seminar timings

ASSESSED TRAINING TECNIQUES

1. Running
2. Rowing
3. Squat
4. Bench-press
5. Bent-over row
6. Front-squat/Goblet-squat
7. Deadlift/SUMO DEADLIFT
8. BB/KB/DB Overhead Press
9. Push-ups
10. Pull-ups
11. Burpees
12. FSPP/CLUSTER
13. Kettlebell swing
14. Kettlebell CLEAN
15. KETTLEBELL SNATCH
16. Kettlebell Turkish Get-up
1. Running
2. Rowing
3. Squat
4. Bench-press
5. Clean
6. Front-squat/Goblet-squat
7. Deadlift
8. BB/KB/DB Overhead Press
9. Push-ups
10. Pull-ups
11. Burpees
12. Kettlebell swing
13. Kettlebell Turkish Get-up
Only 8 of these will be terminally assessed.

CERTIFICATION

Students who complete the Method training seminars (only) will receive a ‘Certificate of Attendance’, for each level that they have attended.
Students who complete the Method training seminars, pass the theory and practical assessments and achieve the minimum number of practical hours, will receive the Mill Method Certification for each level that they have attended.

Note: Graduation from Method does not include the TCP, which is the process to qualify as an approved The Mill Trainer.

CONDITIONS

REGISTRATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED
Fees must be paid upfront

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