CHILDREN & TEENS
Train to confidently teach Nordic Walking to children and teenagers using the INWA 10 Step Method™, adapted for different ages and stages of development.
Designed for sports coaches, teachers, activity leaders and INWA Nordic Walking Instructors working with young people.
FOR INWA INSTRUCTORS
The INWA Children and Teens Instructor CPD Course is designed for existing INWA Nordic Walking Instructors who want to adapt their teaching for younger age groups. You will learn how to tailor the INWA 10 Step Method to make Nordic Walking engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate for children and teens. The course focuses on building physical literacy and supporting social and emotional development, helping you deliver sessions that are fun, relevant, and impactful.
FOR SPORTS COACHES
The INWA Children and Teens Coach Course equips experienced sports coaches, teachers, activity leaders, and professionals working with young people to confidently deliver engaging Nordic Walking sessions for children and teenagers. The course can be delivered in-house for organisations wishing to train staff teams or through scheduled courses for individual participants.
Why Children & Teens Nordic Walking?
Nordic Walking gives children and teenagers a fun, inclusive and engaging way to move, develop confidence and enjoy physical activity outdoors. It supports physical literacy, coordination, social connection and wellbeing through movement that can be adapted for different ages, abilities and settings.
The INWA Children & Teens programme teaches you how to make Nordic Walking meaningful, safe and developmentally appropriate for young people.
Choose Your Course
Children & Teens Coach Course
For sports coaches, teachers and activity leaders.
Discover the power of Nordic Walking as an engaging, inclusive and energising activity for children and teenagers.
This course is designed for professionals working with young people in schools, sport and community settings. You will first learn to Nordic Walk yourself, gaining confidence in technique, movement and the benefits of Nordic Walking before learning how to adapt it for children and teens in fun, safe and age-appropriate ways.
Through practical activities, games and teaching strategies, you will learn how to introduce Nordic Walking to young people in a way that builds confidence, physical literacy, enjoyment of movement and social connection.
Course format
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Self-paced online learning via the INWA Academy
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One practical in-person training day
Available as in-house staff training for organisations or through scheduled open courses.
You will learn how to:
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Learn and experience Nordic Walking yourself
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Confidently introduce Nordic Walking to children and teens
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Deliver fun, engaging and inclusive activities
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Adapt sessions for different ages, stages and abilities
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Build physical literacy, confidence and wellbeing through movement
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Teach safely and appropriately in youth settings
Children & Teens Instructor CPD Course
For existing INWA Nordic Walking Instructors
Take your Nordic Walking teaching to the next level and inspire a new generation of walkers.
Designed for qualified INWA Nordic Walking Instructors, this specialist CPD course teaches you how to adapt the INWA 10 Step Method™ to make Nordic Walking exciting, meaningful and developmentally appropriate for children and teenagers.
You will explore how children learn movement skills, how to create engaging activities and games, and how to deliver sessions that support confidence, physical literacy and social and emotional development.
Course format
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Self-paced online learning via the INWA Academy
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Live online Zoom seminar
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One practical in-person training day
You will learn how to:
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Adapt the INWA 10 Step Method™ for younger age groups
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Deliver engaging, age-appropriate Nordic Walking sessions
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Use games and activities to develop movement skills and confidence
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Build physical literacy through movement and play
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Support confidence, wellbeing and social connection
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Create sessions that are meaningful, safe and enjoyable
Meet the Programme Lead
Katie Atkins leads INWA Children & Teens Education. With over 26 years of teaching experience, including 12 years as a PE specialist, she combines expertise in education, physical literacy and Nordic Walking to help professionals confidently teach children and teenagers.
Ready to Get Started?
Join the growing movement helping children and young people discover Nordic Walking through fun, engaging and developmentally appropriate teaching.
"It provided an excellent blend of theory and practical and despite limited experience working with children I feel that I am equipped to lead classes for all age groups knowing that I have a support network for fellow instructors and tutor in Katie."
RICHARD SHAWCROSS, UK
"Katie was a mentor in the true sense of the word. She lowered us to the level of a child and raised us to the level of youth. I was really happy to have a wonderful glimpse into the future of Nordic walking based on children with her."
ANA ROGULJ, CROATIA
KATIE ATKINS
Katie brings over 26 years of teaching experience, including 12 years as a PE specialist. She holds a prestigious Level 4 Diploma in Coaching Pedagogy for Physical Education Environments. A passionate Nordic Walker, Katie leads the highly regarded Nordic4 School Courses and runs a thriving weekend community group, Nordic4 Teens, in Bristol.
Her extensive background in both teaching and Nordic walking has shaped her belief that children are not simply mini adults and should not be taught as such. Katie is committed to developing a Nordic walking curriculum tailored to the distinct physical and social-emotional stages of childhood and adolescence, ensuring that young people receive the right support and guidance as they grow.
