PFS Specialist in Health® Training and Recovery

SPECIALIST & ADVANCED PROGRAMS
PFS Specialist in Health®
Training and Recovery
76 hours – Advanced Education & Practical Training

Price:
€3800

Instalment Price:
€650 x 6

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Specialist in Health – Training & Recovery

The Highest Level of Education in the Fitness Industry

Specialist in Health – Training & Recovery is an advanced, high-level educational programme created for experienced fitness professionals who want to work at the highest level of health-oriented training, prevention and recoverywithout entering medical or physiotherapy competencies.

This program is designed for trainers and instructors who wish to move beyond standard personal training and work closer towards health, longevity, and quality of life while maintaining full professional and legal boundaries.

Who Is This program For?

This course is intended for professionals who:

  • have a minimum of 4 years of experience in the fitness or health & wellness industry
  • hold a minimum EQF Level 4 qualification (personal trainer or equivalent)
  • want to work with clients on a much higher individual level than traditional personal training
  • wish to expand into health-focused training, recovery and holistic support, without claiming medical roles

This programme also provides a pathway for professionals who did not complete their personal trainer education with us, allowing them to align their skills with our advanced health standards.

Programme Objective

The goal of the Specialist in Health – Training & Recovery programme is to prepare participants to work at the intersection of training, prevention and recovery, with a deep understanding of how:

  • movement
  • posture
  • recovery
  • nutrition
  • breathing
  • stress
  • sleep

influence health, performance, resilience and longevity.

Graduates are prepared to work responsibly with:

  • the general population
  • adults over 40
  • older adults
  • pregnant women (within training & movement scope, not medical care)

What Makes This Programme Unique

This programme allows graduates to:

  • work individually with clients at a significantly higher level than a standard personal trainer
  • conduct advanced assessments, movement analysis and recovery planning
  • support clients through training, prevention and return-to-performance processes
  • Collaborate effectively with medical and therapeutic professionals.
  • never replace physiotherapy or medicine, but complement them professionally

Core Learning Areas

The programme combines theory and practice in:

 

Entry Requirements

Candidates eligible for this course must:

  • have at least 4 years of professional experience in the fitness or health & wellness industry,
  • hold a qualification at EQF Level 4 (Personal Trainer) or equivalent,
  • successfully complete the competency verification and interview process.

Who Is This Course For?

  • Personal Trainers, Fitness Instructors, Nutritionists, and Health Coaches who want to work holistically with their clients.
  • Educators and fitness studio owners are looking to expand their offerings with health and recovery programs.

All professionals who believe that the future of fitness lies in working with the whole person — not just their body.

Programme Duration & Learning Structure

Programme Duration

6 months
(Modular system – 12 modules, each ending with an assessment)

Total Programme Hours

76 hours of guided education & practice

  • 20 hours – recorded lectures (on-demand learning)

  • 8 hours – live online sessions (Zoom)

  • 24 hours – group practical workshops

  • 24 hours – individual practical training

Learning is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online education with in-person practice.

Learning Format

Recorded Lectures – 20 Hours

  • Available 24/7 on the learning platform

  • Self-paced learning

  • Participants can revisit materials at any time

  • Each module includes knowledge checks and assignments

Live Online Sessions (Zoom) – 8 Hours

  • Interactive expert-led sessions

  • Case discussions and Q&A

  • Clarification of complex topics

  • Designed for deeper understanding and professional dialogue

Group Practical Training – 24 Hours

Delivered in structured workshops focused on:

  • movement analysis

  • recovery methods

  • posture and functional correction

  • group-based health and recovery programmes

Includes the full MyOver40 Fascia Training group programme.

Individual Practical Training – 24 Hours

Advanced one-to-one practical work including:

  • client assessment and screening

  • postural analysis and movement evaluation

  • applied kinesiology muscle testing (non-diagnostic)

  • individual training and recovery programming

  • return-to-performance planning

Programme Structure & Learning Modules

The programme is divided into 12 modules, allowing participants to develop simultaneously across physical, health and educational competencies.

Core Modules

  1. Functional Anatomy & Physiology
    Extended with elements of Chinese medicine, applied kinesiology, energy channels and advanced body function understanding.

  2. Training Science & Movement Therapy
    Corrective, functional and health-oriented training methods.

  3. Nutrition & Metabolic Health
    Nutrition supporting recovery, resilience and longevity.

  4. Mental Health & Emotional Balance
    Stress regulation, nervous system balance, sleep and recovery.

  5. Injury Prevention & Active Recovery
    Load management, regeneration strategies and prevention models.

  6. Modern Recovery Technologies
    EMS, compression therapy, cold & heat exposure, red light therapy, sensory therapies (aroma, sound, colour), cupping, acupressure and elements of Chinese medicine.

  7. Posture & Functional Correction
    Correctable postural dysfunctions – theory and practical exercise application.

  8. Assessment & Case Management
    Functional assessment, case analysis and therapy-informed training planning.

  9. Special Populations Training
    Adults 40+, older adults, and pregnancy-safe training (non-medical scope).

  10. Coaching & Communication Skills
    Motivation, empathy, behaviour change and client psychology.

  11. Teaching Methodology
    Education techniques, class delivery and professional knowledge transfer.

  12. Practical Integration Module
    Application of knowledge within a chosen pathway:
    Training & Recovery | Education | Health Support

Assessment & Progression

  • Each module concludes with an assessment or practical task

  • Continuous evaluation of knowledge, skills and professional application

  • Strong emphasis on ethical practice and scope of competence

Summary

This structure allows participants to:

  • learn flexibly and progressively

  • integrate theory with real-world practice

  • develop advanced health and recovery competencies

  • operate at the highest non-medical level of the fitness profession

  • Assessment & Practical Focus

    This programme places a strong emphasis on practical competence and full participation.

    100% attendance is required for all practical components.

    Participants develop advanced skills in:

    • client assessment and health screening

    • posture and movement analysis

    • basic applied kinesiology muscle testing (non-diagnostic)

    • safe programme design based on assessment outcomes

    Final Practical Assessment

    At the end of the programme, each participant must independently conduct a 2-hour holistic client session, including:

    1. Initial interview and needs analysis

    2. Postural and movement assessments

    3. Selection and recommendation of corrective exercises

    4. Delivery of a structured recovery session

    The session must demonstrate the ability to care for the client holistically — from assessment, through corrective movement, to recovery and regeneration support.

    Successful completion confirms readiness to work at the highest non-medical level of health-oriented training and recovery practice.

Certification – Specialist in Health, Training and Recovery

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants are awarded the International Certificate – Specialist in Health, Training and Recovery, issued by ProFi Fitness School and recognised within the REPs Polska and REPs International network.

This certification confirms advanced, non-medical professional competencies in the areas of:

  • health-oriented training,

  • prevention and recovery,

  • movement optimisation,

  • return-to-performance support.

It positions graduates among the highest-qualified professionals in the fitness and wellness industry, operating at the intersection of training, health and recovery — without entering medical or physiotherapy scope of practice.

Qualification Level

The qualification corresponds to EQF Level 5, reflecting:

  • advanced theoretical knowledge,

  • high-level practical skills,

  • increased professional responsibility,

  • international comparability within the health and recovery sector.

Professional Competencies of Certified Graduates

Certified specialists are qualified to:

  • design and deliver safe, effective health and recovery programmes,

  • work with clients across all age groups and functional levels,

  • conduct advanced assessments and movement analysis,

  • collaborate professionally with physiotherapists, nutritionists and medical practitioners,

  • operate internationally within the REPs framework.

Career Impact

This certification:

  • supports international career mobility,

  • confirms readiness to work at the highest non-medical level of the fitness profession,

  • prepares graduates to lead in the rapidly evolving field of health-focused training and recovery science.

 

Programme Fee

€3,800

The price includes:

  • full access to all learning materials

  • live expert-led Zoom sessions

  • group and individual practical training

  • continuous assessment & final practical exam

  • International Certificate – Specialist in Health, Training and Recovery

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Programme Hours

  • 20 hours – recorded lectures (on-demand)

  • 8 hours – live Zoom sessions

  • 24 hours – group practical classes

  • 24 hours – individual practical training

TOTAL: 76 HOURS

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