Plan and Deliver Group Indoor Cycling
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Delivering an indoor cycling session Communication skills The two ways of communicating during a class are visual and verbal and as different participants will have different styles of learning a combination of the two will get the best results. Verbal instruction needs to be audible, clear and appropriately paced. A voice that is too quiet will not be heard, particularly in an indoor cycling class with loud music. A quiet voice also shows a lack of confidence which may affect discipline within the group. Visual instruction can be used, to not only demonstrate what participants should be doing, and how to do it, but to enhance any verbal instruction by the use of gestures, facial expressions and general body language. Smiling or reflective facial expressions (serious expression or slightly pained expression if a participant is really struggling) will make the group feel like you are a part of the session too.
Set-up and introduction Before commencing any indoor cycling session, the instructor must become familiar with how any adjustments are made and conduct a safety check to make sure all bikes are working correctly, for example: •
signs of damage which could impact upon safety
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handlebars should not be worn out
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saddle should be adjustable and lockable in a fixed position
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foot straps should be adjustable.
Plan and Deliver Group Indoor Cycling | Manual | Version 1 © YMCA Awards 2021
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