Student Types
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Adaptation
Overview
In this lesson, we explore the different types of students you'll encounter and how to meet their varied needs.
Objective
Gain understanding of how to recognize and respond to the diverse motivations, abilities, and challenges students bring to practice.
What You'll Get
You'll learn to see your students as individuals, not a homogenous group. This lesson covers beginners and advanced practitioners, young and old, injured and healthy, anxious and confident. You'll walk away with strategies for adapting your teaching to serve a range of bodies and backgrounds without diluting the practice or overwhelming yourself. For teachers and trainers, this helps you teach inclusively, adjust expectations, and meet people where they actually are.
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