C⁴-A-R-B Training

C⁴-A-R-B Training

C⁴-A-R-B is an acronym for very important components of an overall wellness and fitness program. The course provides written instructions (with potential modifications) and video demonstrations of various drills and activities that focus on enhancing and improving the following:

C⁴ – the 4 ‘C’s are:

• Coordination – by learning and practicing various upper and/or lower body movement patterns and combinations of movement patterns.
• Cognitive function – every drill can be used to challenge brain function by forcing the mind to stay engaged through cueing, mental tasks, etc.
• Core – using unique footwork patterns with various types of loads, position changes and movement patterns to the upper body.
• Cardio – elevates heart rate once the movements are “mastered”.

A – Agility – improve the ability to change direction quickly.

R – Reaction Time – the time between a stimulus (cue) and the desired movement.

B – Balance – manipulate variables that impact static and dynamic balance.

Who? This course is for:

• Fitness Professionals – CEC/CEU approved by NETA. NASM, ACE, WITS & ISSA pending.
• Physical Education Professionals (apply for CPDU)

The C⁴-A-R-B program course objectives are to:

• Explain why the methods and principles behind the program are safe and effective.
• Provide the rationale for training routines that include the following components:
  • Coordination
  • Core
  • Cognitive function
  • Cardio
  • Agility
  • Reaction time
  • Balance
• Instruct how to perform various body movement patterns safely and effectively, including:
  • Single Step Patterns, with and without Arm Movements
  • Combination Step Patterns, with and without Arm Movements
• Teach application of ‘Simple to Complex’ when designing and leading workout routines.
• Identify and explain the movement pattern variables that can be modified to properly challenge an individual.
• Provide information about and instruction for various types of drills that could be used in a workout.
• Teach the 5 basic single stepping patterns, along with various ways that these patterns can be combined into 2-Step and 3-Step patterns, with and without arm movements. These include:
  • V-Step
  • Lateral Step
  • Reverse V-Step
  • Anterior Cross-Over Step
  • Posterior Cross-Over Step
• Provide teaching methods and drills that challenge and improve reaction time.
• Explain methods used to increase cognitive function during movement performance, which improves brain health.
• Teach the 63 potential foot positions that, if integrated into workouts, can enhance hip mobility, coordination, and agility.
• Overall, provide trainers with new and unique training drills and methods that will keep participants positively motivated and challenged, enhancing quality of life though improved function and performance of activities of daily living.

Why complete the C⁴-A-R-B Training course?

• Fitness professionals – earn CEC/CEUs and become The Best of The Best at improving your clients’ coordination, balance, agility, reaction time, and cognitive function! You will have access to discounted branded products, class lesson plans and additional continuing education opportunities!
• Physical Education Professionals – add coordination, balance, agility, reaction time, and cognitive function classes to your PE activities! EmpowerUSA has lesson plans available to help you with class ideas!

Where and When?

The ‘home study’ course has 3 course format options:

• Online – course materials and exams. $119
• Electronic – all course materials are uploaded to a flash drive. $139
• Hybrid – hard copy instructor manual, course videos & exam uploaded to a flash drive. $159