Fundamentals of Programming for Functional Fitness

Our bodies were developed with the intention of having all our muscles work together and support each other to accomplish certain movements and tasks. Isolating certain muscle groups to add mass was not what our bodies were naturally made for.

Description

Functional Fitness exercises include walking, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, lunging, and core. These exercises improve functional strength.

Who is this course for?

This course is for athletes and coaches who are interested in learning about Functional Fitness programming, designed to supplement a coach’s basic knowledge by providing additional considerations and concepts that surround programming for functional fitness specifically.

What does the course cover?

What is the difference between variable and random?
Programming science and programming art
What are the energy systems?
Defining the goal
Program structure and aims
Writing program objectives
Creating a template
Checking for daily interference
How to develop skills
Programming for general population vs athletic community

Assessment: This online course has no practical assessment. At the end of the course learners complete an online quiz. This assessment is designed to test learners’ understanding of what has been covered on the course. Once the assessment is successfully completed learners will receive a BWL certificate.

What does this course qualify me to do?

This course will support your coaching knowledge by providing additional considerations and concepts that surround programming for functional fitness specifically.

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course takes between 1 – 2 hours to complete.

Prerequisites

You must have some basic understanding of the training methods to complete this course.

Similar courses

£150 + VAT This is a Continual Professional Development course for Gym-Goers, Athletes, Lifters, BWL Coaches, Sports Coaches, Personal Trainers and Strength and Conditioning Coaches who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of analysing and optimising technique for performance. This course centres on creating an objective look at weightlifting technique and the ability to effectively analyse this technique so that you can successfully select exercises to turn weaknesses into strength

More Information

This course is for athletes, BWL coaches, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches and sports coaches who would like to be equipped with the skills to develop weightlifting programmes that will successfully lead to an athlete’s peak performance.

More Information

This is a Continual Professional Development course for athletes, BWL coaches, Personal Trainers and strength and conditioning and sports coaches who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the demands of competing in weightlifting.

More Information

This CPD is enhanced learning to build on topics covered in the Level 2 and Level 3 Coaching Olympic Weightlifting courses. The Essentials of Youth Weightlifting has been developed in partnership with Rhodri Lloyd and Stephanie Morris from Cardiff Metropolitan University, who provide a wealth of expertise in paediatric strength and conditioning science and have a vast amount of experience working with young athletes in many different sports.

More Information

Functional fitness is a classification of training that prepares the body for real-life movements and activities, by strengthening the muscles in the same way you would need to use them for certain tasks. Movements such as squatting, reaching, pulling and lifting are made easier with functional fitness integrated into an exercise routine.

More Information