Education
International Aerial Athletics Association (IAAA) is committed to advancing professional excellence through structured education and certification for coaches, judges, and athletes.
All IAAA educational programs are based on international standards, scientific principles, and the core values of integrity, safety, and fairness.
All IAAA educational programs are based on international standards, scientific principles, and the core values of integrity, safety, and fairness.
Our values
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Expertise
We collaborate only with top specialists — active coaches, outstanding athletes, certified judges and respected researchers.
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Practical Focus
We concentrate on applying knowledge in real-life practice. Our goal is to provide tools you can start using immediately.
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Wellbeing
Protecting the health, confidence, and emotional balance of every athlete. IAAA promotes sport as a way to strengthen both body and character.
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Integrity
Upholding honesty, fairness, and respect in every aspect of sport — from performance to governance. True progress in Aerial Athletics is built on transparency and ethical responsibility.
Who are the programs designed for?
Judges
The Judges Education Program ensures consistency, impartiality, and accuracy in judging across all IAAA competitions.
Judges receive theoretical and practical training in scoring, evaluation criteria, and conduct, followed by examination and accreditation.
Regular re-accreditation maintains alignment with updates to the IAAA Technical and Competition Rules.
Coaches
The IAAA Coach Education Program provides a standardized pathway for the training and certification of coaches worldwide.
Courses cover technical methodology, biomechanics, athlete preparation, injury prevention, and ethical coaching practices.
The program creates a unified standard of coaching excellence, ensuring that training methods and athlete care are consistent across all IAAA member nations.
Athletes
The IAAA supports athletes through education that promotes safe practice, performance enhancement, and understanding of sport ethics.
Programs include workshops, seminars, and digital learning modules focusing on technical mastery, mental preparation, and Safe Sport principles.
Athletes are encouraged to pursue continuous improvement in both performance and personal integrity.
About Judge
Course — Level 1
Course — Level 1
Provides foundational knowledge of:
- IAAA Competition Rules;
- Scoring and evaluation principles;
- Judges’ roles, responsibilities, and ethics;
- Use and understanding of judging protocols.
Additional information:
- Language: English
- Format: Online
- Total duration: 6 hours
Final assessment: Online examination
IAAA International Judges Course — Level 1