Induction pack for British Military Fitness instructors.

1. British Military Fitness
Instructor Induction

2. Introduction
Qualities of an Instructor
Lesson Planning
Class Administration
Accident Procedure
Assessment
Contents

3. Introduction
Welcome to the BMF team. British Military Fitness are
the UK’s leading outdoor fitness provider and aim to
deliver fun and challenging fitness classes to members of
the public to help change their lives.
This induction pack will get you started as an Instructor,
become a part of our team and help us achieve that aim.
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4. About BMF
British Military Fitness was founded in Hyde Park, London
in 1999 by Major Robin Cope and Harry Sowerby.
Their vision was to get people of all abilities training
outdoors in a group environment in parks, with
motivation provided by military trained Instructors.
BMF continues to grow and currently operates in over
130 venues around the UK, employing over 500
Instructors to deliver our classes.
The aim is for every class to be fun and challenging for
each ability.
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Qualities of an Instructor
Plan Motivate Assist
Communicate Professional Develop
Plan imaginative, fun and challenging
classes for each ability group
Motivate and encourage our
members towards their goals
Assist your members at the park
and Park Manager with all class
administration
Communicate well with our
members and Park Manager when
required
Represent BMF in a professional
manner at all times
Continue to develop your
professional skills and maintain CPD
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Enthusiastic
Character
Committed
Professional
Motivational
Knowledgeable
CoreValues
Build trust, respect and relationships
with our members
Ability to inspire our members at all
times in any environment
Positive attitude towards our
colleagues and members by
maintaining high standards
Inspire confidence and creativity
whilst delivering our product and
understand what makes a great BMF
experience
Challenge each individual, no matter
their ability to get results
Endeavor to consistently deliver the
best service to our members
Qualities of an Instructor
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To inform and protect our members and other members
of the public who use our services
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To establish and maintain the highest standards for our
Instructors
Safety Abuse of Position Competence Humanity Standards
We are responsible
for the safety of our
clients, colleagues and
m e m b e r s o f t h e
public. All reasonable
steps must be taken
to maintain this with
risks assessed.
The Instructor must
always be professional
and act as a role
model for others. You
should not engage in
b e h a v i o r t h a t
adversely affect the
members or team.
The Instructor shall
confine themselves to
teach and instruct in
those fields of fitness
and exercise that they
have been trained,
e d u c a t e d a n d
certified in.
BMF endeavour to
enhance individual
a n d g r o u p
development. No
prejudice should take
place in any form
s u c h a s a g e i s m ,
sexism, racism or
religious beliefs.
Professionalism and
integrity are expected
at all times. You can
be superb 100 times
and bad once, you will
be remembered for
the bad. Aim to be
excellent every single
time.
Code of Ethics
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Always be a true ambassador for the brand and BMF
spirit
Qualities of an Instructor
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Instructor clothing and equipment
You require We provide Contents of day sack
Black combat boots
Combat 95 trousers
General service or PT belt
Branded t-shirts and jacket
First aid kit
Day sack
Bottled water
Training and materials
Class kit
2 - 3 litres of water
First aid kit
2 x bike lights
Wet wipes
Mobile phone for emergencies
Disc cones, class kit
Spare warm kit (BMF jacket)
Qualities of an Instructor
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Lesson Planning
is vitally important when it comes to preparing the
highest quality of class.
A good plan let’s you focus on delivering the session
rather than having to think about what you are doing
next.
Better delivery, means a better class for our members.
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Ability
Plan imaginative, fun and challenging
classes for the ability group you are
teaching. By knowing in advance
which group you will be leading, you
will be able to plan a specific session
to meet their needs. Always remain
adaptable and able to handle mixed
ability groups.
Lesson Planning
Pre class considerations
Aim
Conditions Venue
Weather can play a dramatic effect
on a BMF class. Always check to see
what the conditions will be like and
adapt accordingly to keep the class
suitable and help you acieve your
aim.
An aim and vision of what you want
to achieve from your session will
help guide your plan. Visualise a
clear aim of what you want to
achieve when beginning the planning
process.
Ensure you know the park
boundaries and if there are any
restrictions applied to BMF.
Understanding the venue will allow
you to plan where you can conduct
each activity to keep your class
varied.
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Warm ups
Aim:
To prepare our members both physically and mentally for the session ahead. This will ensure they are
motivated and ready to go. The warm up prepares the members physically to gain maximum performance and
also reduce the risk of injury whilst generating a buzz and getting them enthused for the session.
RAMP Principle
Time (minutes)
Intensity%
2 5 3
R A M P50
%
100
%
Raise
heart rate, body temperature, blood flow and joint viscosity
Activate
key muscle groups and body movements
Mobilise
key joints and range of movement
Potentiate
specific movements and drills planned for the class
Remember - Keep the warm up fun, interactive and engaging. This sets the tone for your class.
Lesson Planning
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Activity/Station
Ensure you describe the
activity and keep each
station varied, including
p a r t n e r e x e r c i s e s ,
circuits, relays, military
drills and teamwork.
Main class
Exercise variety Duration
Risk/Area of
Focus
Transition
Go into detail with the
e xe rc i s e s f o r yo u r
stations.
•Exercise choice
•Reps or duration
•Progression/regression
Ideally we should keep
our stations between 4 -
6 minutes to ensure
maximum variety and
avoid static use and
damage of the park.
Highlight any potential
risks and also areas to
focus specific to the
a c t i v i t y s u c h a s
motivation, correcting
form or atmosphere.
You should move to
another part of the park
between each station.
Plan your transition so
that the movement is
varied, interesting and fun.
Activity/Station Exercise variety Duration Risks/Area of Focus Transition
1. Pairs circuit - P1 completes exercise
whilst P2 sprints to cone and back
X thumb press up
Crunches
Squats
4 mins Avoid collision on change over
Correct form on exercise
baseline
Motivate and encourage runners
2 files with rear 2 members
sprinting to the front on my
command
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3
4
Planning through each column vertically will ensure maximum variety and flow of the class
Lesson Planning
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Main Class
In a recent survey with our members, we asked them to
rate in percentage terms which activities they preferred
to create the perfect BMF class.
The chart on the right identifies how the class can be
structured with activity variety and the table below
outlines an example of how this can be structured to
achieve a great lesson plan.
Exercise/circuit
55%Pairs
19%
Running
13%
Teamwork
13%
Circuit training 6 mins Exercise/Circuit
Partner exercises 4 mins Pairs
Tabata intervals 4 mins Exercise/Circuit
Team running relay 4 mins Running
Leg overload 5 mins Exercise/Circuit
Pairs resistance 4 mins Pairs
Upper body overload 5 mins Exercise/Circuit
Team game 4 mins Teamwork
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Cool down
Stretches Specific
Duration Conditions
Ensure stretches are safe and
effective. Static stretching is
generally the best type of
stretching for a group session
as it meets those aims.
Stretches should be specific to
the exercise conducted during
the session. If you have
overloaded a specific muscle
group, ensure you stretch it off.
Ensure your stretches are held
for the correct time. Try and
progressively stretch the
muscle for 30 seconds and aim
for 8-10 mins of stretching
Be flexible to the conditions. If
it is hot, sit down to stretch
thoroughly. If it is cold and
wet, stand up and keep moving
around between stretches.
Engagement
This is a great opportunity to
communicate and engage with
our members. Ensure you pass
on any relevant updates and
finish the class on a high.
Education
Always explain the benefits of
why you are doing what you
are doing. Knowledge inspires
confidence and increases
awareness of our values.
Lesson Planning
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Summary
Content versus
DeliveryAlthough a good lesson plan is important, more importantly is how
you deliver it. Spending 30% of your time on content and 70% on
planning how you will deliver the class, such as teaching points,
variety, engagement and class flow will result in a better
experience.
30% 70%
Content Delivery
Lesson Planning
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Class Administration
is an important part of your role as a BMF Instructor.
To ensure sessions run smoothly and our members
receive the greatest experience, teamwork is an
important part of the role.
We aim to deliver and an amazing experience to our
members everytime, from the moment they arrive at the
park to the moment they leave.
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Class Administration
Pre
Class
During
Class
Post
Class
Maintain good timekeeping, arrive ready to
go at least 15 minutes before your class
Assist with park duties such as nominal roll,
sorting bibs and in park advertising
Conduct health checks with triallists,
discuss their goals and prepare them for the
class
Interact and engage with members, find out
how they are progressing towards their goal
Be enthusiastic and challenge all abilities
throughout with positive encouragement
Ask for any injuries, diabetics, asthmatics,
epileptics and first timers in your group
Constantly assess risk and ensure your
members are safe during the session
Stay within the park boundaries, respect
other park users and the local authorities
Move around the park with purpose and
bring imaginative ideas to your classes
Engage our members throughout, provide a
water break midway and finish on a high
Communicate any marketing or social
updates to our members
Praise your group for their efforts and
gather feedback on your class
Chat to any triallists, find out how they
found the class and assist in closing the sale
Chat to members about their goals to keep
them motivated to attend the next class
Work as team to administrate bibs,
paperwork and park collateral
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Communication with Park Managers
Bookings Emergencies Teamwork
Book in for your classes with your
Park Manager by the 15th of each
month and provide your availability
for the following month.
Once you have booked your classes,
this is a verbal agreement to work for
BMF.
If any emergencies arise and you need
to cancel a class for any reason, CALL
your Park Manager as soon as
possible.
Where possible, contact another
Instructor to cover your class and
confirm this change with your Park
Manager.
Working for BMF is a team effort and
you should communicate and work
well with your Park Manager and
fellow Instructors.
Should you have any queries or
requests, always speak to your Park
Manager who will be happy to assist
you.
Class Administration
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Accident & Emergencies
should be dealt with correctly and effectively to ensure
the safety of both our members and Instructors whilst
carrying out any activity for British Military Fitness.
During classes and events, our members are our
responsibility. Accidents and injuries can be minimised by
carrying out standard BMF procedures.
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Accident & Emergencies
Prevention and preparation
Prevention Risk Assessment First Aid Trained
Have a safe and enjoyable lesson plan
Teach and enforce correct form
during exercise and coach techniques
throughout.
Always carry a first aid kit, water and
mobile phone during a class.
Carry out regular risk assessments
during the session and take the
required actions to protect yourself
and our members.
Maintain your first aid training which
can be provided by BMF.
If you are due a refresher speak to
your Park Manager who will help
book you onto a course.
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Accident & Emergencies
Procedure
1 Assess the situation, looking for any further danger or risk to yourself or the members
If 2 Instructors are available, 1 deals with the situation whilst the other takes the class
away, but remains nearby in case the Instructor requires assistance
If you are on your own, send your group to a point 100m or so away so that you can
have a minutes grace and assess the situation in a calm and controlled manner
Assess the extent of the casualties injuries and carry out first aid. If you have to stop
the class to give proper treatment, communicate to the class and carry on.
If in any doubt call the emergency services to deal with the situation and make the
member as comfortable as possible until help arrives.
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If a minor injury, advise the member to stop training and stay close to the group until
the class is over. Advise the member to seek medical advice on the injury.
7 Ensure the member completes an accident & emergency form where possible.
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Assessment
Now that you have completed the online induction
module, you are ready to complete the online
assessment.
Take Assessment
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Assessment task: Theory test on various
components of being a BMF Instructor. Pass mark 70%
Assessment method: Multiple choice online quiz
When is the assessment: Must be completed prior
to becoing a Sub Instructor
Assessment criteria: Multiple choice questions
Please select the box next to the appropriate answer
There is a total of 14 questions and 14 points
Pass mark is 10 or 70%
Assessment completion: Upon completion you
will recieve an email confirming your score
Assessment fail: Your Regional Manager will be in
contact to re arrange an assessment.