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Course on leaning and cornering techniques

Online course of 300 hours in leaning and cornering techniques. 6 modules covering lean physics, countersteering, body position, mid-corner and exit technique, and data- and video-based training, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the physics of leaning and cornering.

02

Apply countersteering to initiate the turn with precision.

03

Adopt an effective body position for each type of corner.

04

Manage throttle and traction mid-corner and on corner exit.

05

Ride decreasing-radius and blind corners safely.

06

Analyse lean-angle data and video to correct errors.

07

Design an individual plan to improve cornering technique.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Sport riding instructors.
  • Coaches working with young riders.
  • Advanced track-day riders.
  • Riding video analysts.
  • Motorcycle school instructors.
  • Motorcycle test riders.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to join riding schools.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UNECE Regulation No. 22.06 (protective helmets)
  • UNE-EN 17092 (protective garments for motorcyclists)
  • UNE-EN 1621-1 (limb impact protectors)
  • FIM road racing circuit standards (circuit safety rules)
  • UNE-EN 13634 (protective footwear for motorcyclists)
  • AiM Race Studio 3
  • Kinovea
  • Dartfish
  • RaceChrono
  • GoPro Quik
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Centrifugal force and weight in a corner
  2. 1.2Lean angle and speed
  3. 1.3Combined centre of gravity of rider and motorcycle
  4. 1.4Effect of hanging off on lean angle
  5. 1.5Lateral grip limit
  6. 1.6Ground clearance and footpegs
  7. 1.7Gyroscopic effect and wheel stability
  8. 1.8Corner radius and maximum speed
  9. 1.9Leaning in banked corners
  10. 1.10Practical: calculating lean angle from GPS data
  1. 2.1Principle of countersteering
  2. 2.2Pressure on the inside handlebar
  3. 2.3Roll rate
  4. 2.4Looking towards the turn-in point
  5. 2.5Coordinating braking and turning
  6. 2.6Early and late turn-in points
  7. 2.7Changes of direction in chicanes
  8. 2.8Errors: stiffness and locked handlebars
  9. 2.9Slalom exercises
  10. 2.10Workshop: progressive slalom between cones
  1. 3.1Hip shift on corner entry
  2. 3.2The inside knee and its function
  3. 3.3Inside elbow and torso support
  4. 3.4Head aligned with the horizon
  5. 3.5Ball of the foot on the footpeg
  6. 3.6Grip with the outside leg
  7. 3.7Modern hanging-off technique
  8. 3.8Styles of reference riders
  9. 3.9Body position in slow and fast corners
  10. 3.10Practical: body position on a motorcycle on a paddock stand
  1. 4.1Neutral maintenance phase
  2. 4.2Constant maintenance throttle
  3. 4.3Apex and point of maximum lean
  4. 4.4Picking the bike up to accelerate
  5. 4.5Traction and traction control
  6. 4.6Correcting the line mid-corner
  7. 4.7Decreasing-radius corners
  8. 4.8Blind corners and crests
  9. 4.9Managing the fear of leaning
  10. 4.10Case study: lean-angle analysis with an IMU
  1. 5.1Constant-circle exercises
  2. 5.2Training on karting and small tracks
  3. 5.3Minibikes as a training tool
  4. 5.4Reading lean-angle data
  5. 5.5Video analysis with an on-board camera
  6. 5.6Instructor corrections
  7. 5.7Weekly progression plan
  8. 5.8Preventing crashes caused by overdoing it
  9. 5.9Rider self-assessment
  10. 5.10Practical: comparison of two recorded laps
  1. 6.1Initial rider assessment
  2. 6.2Selection of representative corners
  3. 6.3Technical objectives for each corner
  4. 6.4Planned training sessions
  5. 6.5Lean-angle data logging
  6. 6.6Video and data analysis
  7. 6.7Individual improvement plan
  8. 6.8Progress report
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine the course with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AiM Race Studio 3, Kinovea, Dartfish, RaceChrono and GoPro Quik, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: slalom and constant-circle exercises on a closed track, lean-angle logging with an IMU and on-board video analysis. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: UNECE Regulation No. 22.06 (protective helmets); UNE-EN 17092 (protective garments for motorcyclists); UNE-EN 1621-1 (limb impact protectors); FIM road racing circuit standards (circuit safety rules); UNE-EN 13634 (protective footwear for motorcyclists).

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of UNECE Regulation No. 22.06, UNE-EN 17092 and UNE-EN 1621-1 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:AiM Race Studio 3, Kinovea, Dartfish, RaceChrono and GoPro Quik, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:an individual cornering technique improvement plan for a rider, based on lean-angle data and video analysis, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Initial rider assessment
Assess the rider's starting level and select representative corners with technical objectives for each.
Planned training sessions
Design progressive sessions combining slalom, constant-circle and track exercises.
Lean-angle data logging
Record lean angle with GPS and IMU data across the training sessions.
Video and data analysis
Compare recorded laps with on-board video to identify and correct errors.
Final project
Deliver an individual improvement plan and progress report, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Sport riding instructorYoung rider coachAdvanced track-day riderRiding video analystMotorcycle school instructorMotorcycle test rider
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with AiM Race Studio 3, Kinovea, Dartfish, RaceChrono and GoPro Quik, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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