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About the course

 The GymAware Practitioner course delivers a broad overview of the functions and capabilities of the GymAware system for coaches who use, or expect to use, this technology. This course aims to make coaches aware of the versatility of the GymAware system and the many solutions it offers, as well as minimise the learning curve for operating the system.

The knowledge gained will allow coaches to implement GymAware with more efficiency, manage busy weight rooms effectively, improve athlete engagement and intent, as well as access data for analysis and reporting. 

THE GYMAWARE PRACTITIONER COURSE:

• Is aimed for any accredited sports coaches, certified fitness trainers, physical education teachers, physical training instructors, enrolled sports science students and athletes who use, or may use, the GymAware system. 

• Duration is approximately 2.5 hours delivered virtually and is self paced.

• There are no pre-requisites for this course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Implement care and maintenance protocols for the GymAware PowerTool to improve longevity of the hardware. 
  • Prepare and setup the GymAware system to conduct sessions in gym environments with both small and large groups of athletes.
  • Best position the GymAware PowerTool in relation to athletes to ensure the hardware is kept safe during lifts and the system collects the highest quality data.
  • Setup the GymAware for various test protocols and alternative exercises such as lateral movements. 
  • Use the GymAware Teams app to track and record performance. 
  • Set squad and individual level targets and zones to engage athletes and drive intent.
  • Find and setup the in-app and screen based leaderboards to create competition.  
  • Use the GymAware Cloud to quickly create athlete profiles, teams and squads. 
  • Use the GymAware Cloud to find and run a variety of performance reports. 

COURSE ASSESSMENT 

• Successfully complete the 4 multiple-choice quizzes. Quizzes are offered at the end of each module and must be completed with a pass rate of 80% or more before completing the course. 

GET STARTED – MODULE 1


Course Content

MODULE 1: POWERTOOL ESSENTIALS
INTRODUCTION
7 Topics
What is an LPT ?
Metrics available
On/Off
Angle correction
Battery life/preservation
Wireless Connections
Auto-connect/Pairing
POSITIONING
5 Topics
Positioning Basics
Correct Positioning/Direction
Attachment
Olympic lifts
Setup variations
WARNINGS
3 Topics
Tether Care
Storage
Transport
LONGEVITY
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Maintenance
Battery Jumpstart
Angle Check
MODULE 1: Quiz
MODULE 2: RUNNING SESSIONS
SETTING UP
6 Topics
Navigating the App
Adding profiles
Creating exercise lists
Building a squad
App basics
Deleting Athletes
RECORDING
2 Topics
Manual/Auto record
Auto timeout
ZONES
7 Topics
Introduction to Zones
Targets Explained
Setting Zones
Fatigue Drops
Squad vs Athlete
PR and Last
Sounds
TOUCH FREE MODE
6 Topics
Introduction
Shortlisting
Sorting Athletes
Auto record/Auto Timeout
Auto Skip Athlete
Bar Follows Athlete Mode
REVIEWING DATA
3 Topics
Access and Navigate Data
Edit and Delete Data
Exporting Data
TESTING
2 Topics
1 Quiz
Jump Testing
Predictive 1RM
MODULE 2: Quiz
MODULE 3: POWER FEATURES
TRAINING
4 Topics
In-App Leaderboard
Timers
Second Parameter
Bar Path
ASSISTANCE
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Help mode
General Settings
Troubleshooting
MODULE 3: Quiz
MODULE 4: GymAware CLOUD
LEADERBOARDS
3 Topics
Online
Ranked Effort
Velocity and Target Boards
CLOUD SETUP
4 Topics
Bulk Adding Athletes
Creating Exercise Lists
Creating Squads
Adding and Managing Staff
DATA ANALYTICS
7 Topics
Viewing Data
Editing Data
Athlete/GymAware
Monthly Summary
Suspect Results
Minimum Movement Threshold
Rep Mark-Up
ADVANCED CLOUD
5 Topics
1 Quiz
General Settings
Reporting
Generating the 1RM report
Exporting
API Integration
MODULE 4: Quiz