ACTIVE BY NATURE 101
FREE COURSE FOR COACHES & ORGANISATIONS
Active By Nature 101: a free, open education program for nature-based activities by MAVERICKS Academy for coaches, clubs and organisations.
Our introductory MOOC (Massive Open Online Learning) course, ABN_101 teaches the foundations of nature-based science for health and wellbeing. It is a free eLearning course open to the public (2 hours).
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What is Nature-Based Exercise and what are the benefits?
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Active Health: How physical activity enhances health and wellbeing
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Active Community: using group-based activities to encourage an active lifestyle
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Humans & Nature: how nature improves health, wellbeing and care for the environment
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Active By Nature: how to implement basic actions into your existing practice
Active By Nature 101
Our introductory MOOC (Massive Open Online Learning) course, ABN_101 teaches the foundations of nature-based science for health and wellbeing. It is a free eLearning course open to the public (2 hours).
Access the Course
To take part in our next cohort of ABN-101, please complete the form below and we will get in touch as soon as we open our next course cohort.
What you'll learn
The course teaches the basics of Nature-Based Exercise for health, wellbeing, and environment. It touches on five key themes:
What is Nature-Based Exercise and what are the benefits?
Active Health:
How physical activity enhances health and wellbeing
Active Community:
Using group-based activities to encourage an active lifestyle
Humans & Nature:
How nature improves health, wellbeing and care for the environment
Active By Nature:
How to implement basic actions into your existing practice
About the Course
The course explores how being active in nature can enhance motivation to move, strengthen group dynamics, and deepen the connection to the natural environment. It is designed for individuals and organisations who want to integrate these ideas into their existing activities in a simple and practical way.
Designed for:
Anyone with an interest in nature and physical activity can take this course. However, it’s primarily aimed at activity leaders, health and wellbeing professionals, teachers, clubs, and organisations.
Time & Format
2hr Online - Free Access
The course teaches the basics of Nature-Based Exercise for health, wellbeing, and environment.
Certificate & CPD
To receive your certificate and CPD points, you are required to complete the online training and quiz.
Your certificate will be issued automatically via email.
WHY NATURE-BASED EXERCISE?
Nature-Based Exercise (NBE) is any outdoor active leisure activity that brings together co-benefits for environment & human health. By leading and offering Nature-Based activities, you can motivate your community to:
Be more physically active
Be engaged with nature
Be more socially connected
Care about the environment
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Jessica Christensen FCIMSPA(ch)
Founder and Academy Director at MAVERICKS Life Co, Jessica Christensen, teaches you to understand your body while improving your fitness and wellbeing. Using over 18 years experience in the sports & fitness industry, specialised in holistic sports science education, Jessica invites you to learn & train, The MAVERICKS Way!
Discover a movement training approach rooted in environmental sports science, biomechanics, and evidence-based health practice.
Instructor Certifications & Credentials
Jessica is a Fellow with the Chartered Institue for the Management of Sports and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) with 18 years of experience working with athletes, coaches and participants of all ages and level. Her full credentials can be found on the CIMSPA registered members directory. Certifications include: Harvard Medical HMX Physiology, Anatomy and Physiology Advanced Level 4, TQUK Level 3 Award in Education & Training (RQF), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, Anatomy Trains, Fascia Pilates, Vivobarefoot Barefoot Movement Coach, Ecology Diploma Level 3, and accredited program with National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), EREPS and USCCE.
