Nordic Kettlebell Coach (Level 1)
As a Nordic Kettlebell Coach (Level 1), you will gain the foundational skills and techniques needed to deliver safe, effective, and dynamic kettlebell training sessions. This course prepares you to lead individuals or small groups with confidence, focusing on proper form, core movement patterns, and progressive programming, whether in the gym, outdoors, or in functional training settings.
Explore how foundational kettlebell techniques enhance performance, movement quality, and overall well-being.
The Nordic Kettlebell Coach (Level 1) equips modern fitness professionals and serious enthusiasts with essential skills in safe, effective kettlebell training. This course combines practical instruction with applied theory, enabling you to deliver dynamic one-on-one or small-group sessions that improve strength, coordination, and endurance.
You will learn to teach key kettlebell movements, assess and correct technique, and structure progressive workouts for various fitness levels, building a solid base for both general fitness and athletic development.
- Time to qualify: 3-4 weeks
- Entry requirements: Certification in basic fitness training
- Course style: 100% online learning
Nordic Kettlebell Instructor (Level 1)
Course overview:
The Nordic Kettlebell Coach (Level 1) is designed to equip fitness professionals with a solid foundation in kettlebell training principles, techniques, and programming. This course builds expertise in teaching fundamental movements such as swings, cleans, presses, and Turkish get-ups, with a strong focus on safety, form, and progression.
Learners will gain the knowledge and confidence to deliver effective, adaptable kettlebell sessions for individuals and small groups across a variety of fitness levels and goals. Emphasis is placed on movement quality, functional strength, and practical coaching skills.
This is an essential CPD course for fitness professionals seeking to expand their skillset and integrate kettlebell training into personal training sessions, group workouts, or performance-focused programming.
This qualification is designed for fitness professionals who possess foundational training knowledge, such as a Level 3 Fitness Instructor certification or a Level 4 Personal Trainer certification.
The NKI course is fully endorsed by Europe Active / EREPs as part of their professional development Lifelong Learning Programme.
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At NFE, we are committed to supporting every registered student throughout their learning journey. Our goal is to help you achieve your qualifications and career aspirations by being accessible and responsive within defined support hours. In addition to academic guidance, we also offer career support beyond graduation to help you transition into the industry. During your course, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with your dedicated support tutor through one or more of the following channels:
What you will learn
During the certification learners will cover the following topics:
- Understand the types, components, and uses of kettlebells.
- Identify true kettlebell exercises vs. general exercises using kettlebells.
- Learn key training principles for safe and effective kettlebell performance.
- Develop observational skills to assess and correct client technique.
- Coach kettlebell exercises across multiple levels of complexity.
- Improve your own technique and movement execution.
- Plan and integrate kettlebell workouts into broader training programs.
Key objectives for this course
- 1. Understand the component parts and the different types of kettlebells.
- 2. Differentiate between ‘true’ kettlebell exercises and exercises with kettlebells.
- 3. Understand kettlebell training principles essential for performance.
- 4. Understand the importance of observational skills for the kettlebell coach.
- 5. Understand how to coach a client effectively to perform kettlebell exercises.
- 6. Understand how to coach kettlebell exercises through several levels of complexity.
- 7. Improve their skills and exercise technique related to a range of kettlebell exercises.
- 8. Understand how to integrate kettlebell exercises into a broader fitness training programme.
- 9. Understand how to plan a kettlebell-dominant fitness training programme.
Learning and assessment
The Nordic Kettlebell Coach Level 1 contains two final assessments. The final knowledge assessment is an online quiz that is based upon the information taught within the three lessons. The 12-question quiz has a passing grade of 70% and can be attempted up to three times to reach the necessary mark. The second assessment is a short, practical video assessment. Students are required to record, edit, and upload 1 complete assessment video for grading by an expert tutor. The video assessment will contain footage of the student coaching and demonstrating three distinct kettlebell exercises to camera. The practical video assessment requires a passing grade of 70%. In addition to the assessment, a minimum of 90% of all online content, lessons, and videos, must be read and watched to successfully meet the completion criteria.
Video lessons
- Viewing tutor video instruction
Reading
- Reading additional supportive content
Assessments
- 12 online quizzes
Other study
- Revision and review
- Self-assessment