Frequently asked questions

What if I do not pass the Instructor training course?

In the event of any element of the assessment not being completed successfully, candidates will be given clear feedback on the areas which require further development. Candidates will be asked to submit for re-assessment the element not completed successfully (candidates will not be required to be re-assessed for any element completed successfully). The format of re-assessment will depend upon the element to be re-assessed but may be through personal presentation at a later date, submission of video evidence or re-submission of any written assessment. The fee for any re-assessment is £35 + VAT with any other costs incurred, such as travel to be re-assessed, the responsibility of the candidate. Nordic Walking UK will agree with the candidate the preferred method of re-assessment and will seek to ensure additional costs are kept to a minimum. A minimum of two weeks is required between any re-assessment procedures.


If a candidate remains dissatisfied with any decision, any appeal in the first instance will be made to Nordic Walking UK. If a candidate on the Nordic Walking UK Instructor Level 2 course still remains dissatisfied, the candidate will be advised to contact REPs or Skills Active. Nordic Walking UK will strive to work with REPs / Skills Active to resolve any issue with a candidate and agrees to abide by the Code of Ethical Practice.

How do you differ from British Nordic Walking?

Nordic Walking UK introduced Nordic Walking into the UK in 2004 we had 5 INWA coaches across the Uk who were trained and supported by NWUK. Two of these former INWA coaches set up British Nordic Walking when we decided to raise our standards to comply with the Government qualification framework. They continue to teach the INWA method.

Nordic Walking UK have trained over 1,000 Instructors including many INWA Instructors who appear on the British Nordic Walking website.

Am I too old to be an Instructor?

Nordic Walking is for everybody – if you believe in being active and can motivate others – give us a call whatever your age!

What Clothing and Footwear would I need?

You need flexible soled trainers or walking shoes - ideally waterproof but this is not essential.
Clothing needs to be suitable for the Weather and its always a good idea to bring extra layers and a bottle of water to any lesson or Instructor training course.

Can I Nordic Walk with Trekking poles?

NO Trekking poles will not have the correct handstraps to allow you to push backwards and gain forward propulsion. They are designed for a much more upright plant.
When used on harder ground they will also not have an angled rubber paw.

Do you provide insurance for you instructors?

Yes
NWUK has an exclusive Nordic Walking inurance policy for Instructors qualified in our academy
It is very comprehensive - up to 5 million and specifically addresses the needs of the Outdoor Instructor and leader.

Nordic walking sticks or poles?

Call them whatever you like! - we call them poles but in general its probably about 50/50 between poles and sticks.

As long as you are Nordic walking and getting the benefits, what does it matter?