Section: Section 3 — Understanding the Movement | Introduction to Nordic Walking | NORDIC WALKING ACADEMY NORDIC WALKING ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA NWANA

Section outline

This section introduces the basic movement principles that distinguish Nordic Walking from ordinary walking with poles. Participants will learn how natural walking, opposite arm–leg coordination, active pole use, posture, and rhythm work together to create smooth forward movement.

The material is intended to build general awareness. It does not replace individual technique instruction or prepare participants to teach or correct other people.
- Select activity Lesson 3.1 — Natural Walking and Arm–Leg Coordination
  
  Lesson 3.1 — Natural Walking and Arm–Leg Coordination
- Select activity Lesson 3.2 — Active Use of the Poles
  
  Lesson 3.2 — Active Use of the Poles
- Select activity Lesson 3.3 — Rhythm, Posture, and Forward Movement
  
  Lesson 3.3 — Rhythm, Posture, and Forward Movement