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Lesson Planning Course

A Class Doesn’t Run Itself

  • 2 CEU

  • Online

Your members can feel the difference between a class that’s planned and one that’s winged. A well-built lesson plan means no dead time, no scramble to squeeze in the workout, and no one standing around bored. This course shows you how to structure every session so the hour flies by and people come back wanting more.

Run Classes That Flow

This course gives you a repeatable way to map a session, time each piece, and keep the whole hour moving with purpose. Learn to fit every element into one hour.

  • Warm-Up
    Warm-Up

    Prepare the body and preview the movements the session will demand.

  • Skill or Strength
    Skill or Strength

    Build the focus of the day with enough time to actually coach it.

  • The Workout
    The Workout

    Run the workout with the structure and timing it needs to land.

  • Cool-Down
    Cool-Down

    Close the class with a deliberate, unrushed finish every time.

A Good Plan Is What Makes a Class Fun

Why Every Session Needs a Plan

See why planning is the key to a smooth class versus a chaotic one.

The Elements of Every Class

Identify the common elements of any group training session.

Time Each Element Honestly

Assess how long each part of a session really needs before you start.

Build the Full Lesson Plan

Turn an assessment of the workout into a complete, ready-to-run plan.

Before You Enroll

Format: The course is $60, fully online, self-paced, and worth 2 CEUs. You will also receive a downloadable document with 50 lesson plans based on workouts from CrossFit.com.

Course language: This course is available in English.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites. Start whenever you are ready.

Your pace: Work across multiple sittings and resume where you left off, though it is best to finish a module before exiting, since partial modules are not saved.

Certificate: Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate of completion. This course does not confer a CrossFit trainer credential or other certification necessary to offer CrossFit® brand training.

Refunds: CrossFit does not offer refunds or transfers.

Plan the Class, Own the Hour

Build sessions that run on time, stay organized, and create a better class experience. Leave with 50 ready-made plans and a method for writing your own.
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