Why become a SuperCue Instructor?
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Become a game changer as we work to lift the standard of seniors exercise.
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Gain unique knowledge and skills rarely focused on in traditional fitness training.
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Keep your independence while enjoying the support of SuperCue's services and community.
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Be recognised as a professional with REPs CEC eligible training.
Click on a video to try out a SuperCue Track
Our Objective
At SuperCue we have recognised a real need to lift the standard and access to exercise for older adults here in New Zealand. This is so important as our health system, our communities, families and individuals face the increasing physical and financial repercussions of aging, falls and injury.
Through our specialised fitness programmes and instructor training, we aim to improve the strength, balance and physical confidence of our older adults and special populations, so they can continue to live well and independently.
Whether you are already a qualified fitness instructor, someone just starting out or volunteering in a fitness centre, our SuperCue Instructor Training and Licensing will provide you with unique specialised skills to confidently deliver our fully choreographed workouts.
We also cater for rest home and retirement village Activities-Coordinators and Caregivers who are interested in guiding their residents or clients through a SuperCue video. For information on our SuperCue Assistant certification contact Marya here.
At SuperCue our focus is:
- “Super cueing” to provide more meaningful and impactful instruction to both instructors and clients so they better understand their movement and how to apply what they learn in exercise to their day-to-day activity.
- Supporting instructors with high quality fully choreographed routines to save them time and money, and allow them to focus on delivery and engagement.
- Supporting instructors with a stimulating environment for ongoing learning and sharing of ideas.
- Providing online exercise options so that instructors can offer their clients in-home support alongside their live classes. This can increase exercise frequency, provide flexibility to deal with absences due to holidays, illnesses or lockdowns, and encourages a wider sense of community through SuperCue social media and resources.
Course overview
The self-paced course comprises a series of downloadable workbooks, online tutorials and assessments. It also includes up to 4 hours of personal one-to-one tuition either face-to-face or via video call. You could complete the online section over a weekend or take all the time you want. The one-to-one session and final video assessment may need a little more planning.
Course content
Part 1: The Basics of Human Movement
This module introduces a fresh simplified and practical interpretation of anatomy and physiology. For the beginner it provides the key practical fundamentals of how the body moves. For the experienced trainer it brings their focus to the bare basics. We keep it simple so you can pass on this knowledge to your clients in a way that is easy to understand. Complete this section with an online assessment.
Part 2: Teaching Good Movement with OptimalMe Basics
Learn about muscle imbalance and how it affects our posture and movement. Learn what it looks like and how to fix it. This section includes a manual and video tutorials. There is a lot to learn here. To help you, this section includes a one-on-one tutorial. You'll meet with Corrective Exercise Specialist and SuperCue co-founder Marya Hopman. This can be face-to-face or via video call.
Part 3: The SuperCue Routines & Delivery
Learn the thinking behind the development of the SuperCue routines. Understand the benefits of music and choreography. Learn the structure of the programme. Understand the objectives of the various exercises. Discover how best to learn the routines and how to use the choreography and technique cues. You will also learn the key skills in delivering the programme. This includes exploring your own language and observation skills.
Part 4: Class Setup
Learn what to look for in a venue and how to set up a class environment with equipment and music. Learn different ways to deal with registrations and attendance.
Part 5: Health & Safety
We have made this simple for you with all the downloadable forms you will need. We also provide information on the common health conditions you may come across. And we explain the precautions to take during exercise. We will test your knowledge with an online assessment. You also have the opportunity for a one-on-one session to work through your own situation.
Part 6: How to Grow Your Business with SuperCue
In this module we cover SuperCue branding and marketing. We also look at industry compliance and further education. You will hear from some of our instructors, sharing their ideas and tips on how to grow a SuperCue business. This section includes a planning worksheet for your own records.
Part 7: Licensing & the SuperCue Website
Learn about the advantages of becoming a licensed SuperCue instructor. Discover how to navigate the SuperCue website. Find out how to download the music, choreography notes and other resources.
Part 8: Ongoing Support
Learn about the SuperCue Instructor Hub. This is where you will have access to weekly education, tips and inspiration. This forum is also an opportunity for you to share your experiences, ideas and queries.
Part 9: Video Assessment
For this section we need you to submit a video of yourself delivering four SuperCue routines.
Throughout the course we are available to assist you either via email, phone or video call.
Certification and Licensing
So in a nutshell...
To become certified
- Complete and pass all the online assessments
- Submit and have approved a video of you leading three SuperCue routines.
To be able to to teach SuperCue classes
You will be required to be licensed with a current SuperCue Instructor subscription.
Why become a Licensed SuperCue Instructor?
- Gain access to a full 50-minute SuperCue programme. This includes music rights, choreography notes and instructional cues.
- For the first 6 months of your subscription, get access to a full new programme every 2 months. From then on, get access to the latest releases.
- Regular updates with instructors showing you how to regress or progress individual tracks. Or learn how to vary the routine to keep things fresh and stimulating.
- Full access to all SuperCue branding and resources. This includes downloadable PDFs on all the OptimalMe Postural and Movement Basics. It also includes Existing Health Conditions handouts. These are for your own reference or to give to your clients.
- Be authorised to deliver SuperCue classes. This can be for organisations or you can set up your own classes.
- You also have the option to combine SuperCue routines with other modalities. Please check our Terms and Conditions for details.
- Access to the SuperCue Instructor Hub. This is a forum to grow your knowledge and experience. You'll not only hear tips and ideas from Marya and Rebekah. You'll also have the opportunity to share your own experiences and ideas. It's also the place to get answers to your concerns and queries.
Choose the payment option that's right for you!
We aim to make becoming a SuperCue Instructor accessible and affordable. So, we have come up with 3 Instructor Training options that let you select what works for you.
Option 1: Bare Basics - for the person who is keen to do the training but isn’t sure if they are ready to start teaching SuperCue just yet.
$295 - this is 50% off our full instructor course fee saving you $295. And you are commitment free. You are not obligated to become a licensed SuperCue Instructor, but when you are ready, you can purchase a SuperCue Instructor Membership at a cost of $28 a month or $305 a year. Even without the licence you will retain access to all the course materials and videos.
Option 2: Our Super Value Option - for the person who is ready to jump in and get started with classes, and would like to take advantage of our best discounts.
$590 - After your training, instantly receive 12 months access to our Instructor Licence subscription featuring our full Instructor playlists, resource centre and more...save over $300.
Option 3: Pay as You Go Option - for the person wanting to commit to becoming a Licensed SuperCue Instructor but who would like to split the course and licence subscription payments over 12 months.
$58.50 per month - saving of $190 over full course fee and 12-months of monthly payments of a licence subscription.
PLEASE NOTE:
a) For Options 2 & 3, your Licence subscription period will commence as soon as your video assessment has been approved OR 6 months after your course purchase, whichever comes first. HOWEVER you will NOT gain access to the Licence portal until your video assessment has been approved.
b) For your initial licensing you are committed to sign up for 12 months.
c) It is not compulsory to become a licensed instructor however you will not be able to deliver SuperCue classes without a licence. (Refer our Terms & Conditions for more detail).
If you're not sure which option to choose, feel free to contact us to discuss. We're here to help!
Call or text Marya on 021 452172 or email [email protected].
Meet Our Course Instructors
During this course you will hear mainly from SuperCue co-founders Rebekah Charlton and Marya Hopman.
Read below to get to know more about them and why they created SuperCue.
Rebekah Charlton
Hi, my name is Rebekah Charlton and I am an Active Living and Wellness Coach and group fitness instructor of 25+ years. When completing my personal training qualification at the beginning of my journey, I knew I wanted to focus on special populations such as those with mental health struggles and older adults rather than gym bunnies.
Over the years, I have taught various class styles and types, from freestyle step to Les Mills, Tai Chi, Zumba, Yoga, and what is now called SuperCue! As an independent instructor, I gained the knowledge, skills, and experience to prepare and design a programme that can respond to the needs and abilities of class participants while being fun for me and them.
I have always worked with older adults in some capacity and learnt that many instructors didn’t know how to positively engage without being condescending or demeaning. This fueled my desire to provide a programme that didn’t make my participants feel old and incapable but rather lifted them up and helped them to realise what they can do and why they want to improve. As Community Services Manager for Enliven this strength based approach was an important aspect of programme delivery and assisted the positive outcomes gained by the 100’s of weekly day programme attendees.
I also found it was a lonely, difficult job being an independent contractor as you had to drive the creative process of programme design while also keeping yourself fresh and aligned with the latest research. I saw how that impacted the content of classes and quality of class delivery when approving classes for the Live Stronger for Longer Initiative. As Lead Agent, my position with Enliven meant I assessed the quantity and quality of class provision in the Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay region. During that time, I met Marya and I valued her teaching approach as it aligned with my desire to teach in a strength-based way. SuperCue was born to help support instructors but also offer older adults a programme that can be accessed from the community or online.
Alongside SuperCue, I provide yoga classes and Wellness Coaching at my studio Halcyon Wellness in Tararua. I love the feeling as an instructor when you teach a class and your participants leave smiling, worked but satisfied, tired and energised, seen and cared for. I value their trust in me as their instructor and that maintains my desire to continue to provide them with an exercise experience that keeps them coming back for more. Because SuperCue is choreographed when you start teaching a programme, everyone is learning together so it can be a bit disjointed. But a few weeks later you teach the same routine and everyone moves together with knowing and energy, you can’t but smile, it's an awesome feeling. And your participants feel it as well. They know when the routine flows, when their balance exercise is easier, if they complete all the squats or when they master a routine.
I have seen the difference you can make in the lives of our older adults when you make exercise instruction invigorating, exciting and rewarding. In addition to that, if they have understanding and awareness of how they are moving their bodies, not only do they learn safe movement but it empowers them to do more with confidence. I want to share with other instructors what has taken me years to learn and perfect and give them the support and help they need to deliver safe, fun, effective SuperCue classes. Because one day, it will be us sitting there staring at a fresh-faced instructor and I want them to teach me in a way that empowers, and energises me but most importantly keeps me coming back for more.
Marya Hopman
Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, owner of OptimalMe Fitness Studio in Taradale, Napier. Co-Founder of SuperCue.
Kia ora! I'm Marya Hopman and I am a personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist with my own fitness studio OptimalMe Fitness in Hawkes Bay. But I’m definitely not a gym person. I'm interested in helping people to live an active life, free from pain and confident to do whatever it is they want to do.
I retrained as a personal trainer in 2010 because I was looking for a career that would be better for my own health, rather than being stuck behind a desk. I'd heard the industry was looking for trainers that a wider range of people could relate to. As an “older” woman who wasn’t a fitness fanatic, and as a person who loves to help people, I fit the bill!
Within a year I was awarded Personal Trainer of the Year at CityFitness in Napier for my quality programming and outstanding results. Surprisingly I had found my purpose!
My fitness experience now includes being a Rehab Trainer, Nordic Walking Instructor, Counterpunch Parkinsons’ Instructor, Gravity Instructor and Les Mills Body Balance Instructor. My passion is corrective exercise and working with people who have aches, pains and physical limitations, empowering them with tools and knowledge to self help their recovery and fitness journey.
Incredibly, a commonly missing element in exercise is a level of instruction that resonates with the non-fitness professional (and actually the fitness professional as well), so they gain a deeper understanding of what it feels like to sit, stand and move well. And yet this simple difference makes all the difference in the results we can achieve as instructors. I believe it is critical that the fitness industry and people of all ages and fitness levels sit up and take notice - we all need to get better at getting the basics right.
That’s where SuperCue comes in. Bec and I recognised the need for better exercise options for the over 65s. We wanted to offer a service that was all encompassing - providing fun, effective and highly educational exercise programmes for older adults, while also supporting trainers by providing them with fully choreographed programmes. We want to show how working with our older population can be invigorating, exciting and rewarding.
Combining my own skills and strengths with Bec’s choreography and her extensive experience working with older adults, gives us really well rounded programmes that have great music, great moves and great learning points. I wouldn’t get that on my own.
I love the fact I now have a selection of really fun carefully constructed programmes that I can choose from every week. We also teach you how you can vary a routine from week to week by simply having a different focus or making a few minor changes to keep the routines fresh and progressive. We show how between tracks you can spend a little more time on discussing key movements and how they apply to day-to-day living.
All together that is the SuperCue difference!