PFS Fascia training® STAFF TRAINING

STAFF TRAINING
PFS Fascia training®
STAFF TRAINING
STAFF TRAINING

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€2200

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In the constantly evolving world of fitness and personal training, understanding the deeper aspects of human anatomy, including fascia and biomechanics, is becoming increasingly important for personal trainers. Fascia training, biomechanics, and body movement are key concepts that can significantly improve the effectiveness of your training programs. By understanding how fascia impacts mobility, posture, and movement patterns, personal trainers can design more tailored and holistic workout plans to better serve their clients' needs, helping them achieve superior results and prevent injuries.

This course will delve into the intricate relationship between fascia, biomechanics, and body movement, providing trainers with an in-depth understanding of how these elements affect performance. Participants will learn advanced methods to assess, correct, and enhance movement patterns, making it an essential area of expertise for any personal trainer.

 

Course Content:

1. Key Definitions & Concepts

  • Biomechanics: Understanding the mechanics of the human body—how muscles, joints, and connective tissues interact during movement.
  • Body Movement: Exploring the basic principles of human movement and how they contribute to athletic performance.
  • Functional Movement: Focus on functional exercises that improve everyday movement patterns and reduce injury risks.

2. Fascia Lines and Fascia Training

  • Understanding Fascia: What fascia is, how it functions, and why it's so important for human movement.
  • Fascia Lines: The concept of myofascial lines and their role in body movement, strength, and flexibility.
  • Fascia Training: Techniques and exercises designed to enhance fascia mobility, flexibility, and strength.
    • Key Exercises: Learn specific stretches and mobility exercises that target the fascia for improved range of motion and performance.

3. Movements of the Body

  • Anatomy of Movement: Understanding the muscles, joints, and connective tissues involved in various movements.
  • Functional Anatomical Warm-Up: How to properly prepare your body for movement with dynamic stretching and activation exercises to prevent injury.

4. Joint Mobility & Limited Range of Motion

  • Articular Mobility Tests: Assessing joint health and function to identify any areas of restriction.
  • Causes of Limited Range of Motion: Identifying the reasons behind mobility restrictions, such as muscle tightness, fascia adhesions, and joint imbalances.
  • Basic & Corrective Exercises: Targeted exercises to correct range of motion limitations and prevent them from reoccurring.

5. Proprioception and Kinesthesia

  • Proprioception: The body's ability to sense its position in space, which is crucial for balance and movement efficiency.
  • Kinesthesia: The awareness of body movement in space, which plays a significant role in injury prevention and movement quality.
  • Disorders and Compensations: Understanding common movement compensations and disorders caused by proprioceptive imbalances.

6. Mobility and Flexibility

  • The Facts of Mobility and Flexibility: Understanding the difference between the two, and their critical role in preventing injuries and improving performance.
  • The Dangers of Neglecting Mobility: Consequences of poor mobility, including muscle imbalances, joint dysfunction, and increased injury risk.
  • Injury Prevention: How proper mobility work can prevent common injuries like strains, sprains, and joint instability.

7. Common Ailments and Mobility Limitations

  • Posture Analysis: How to assess clients' posture and identify postural dysfunctions that affect overall movement efficiency.
  • Postural Dysfunction: The impact of poor posture on fascia, joints, and muscles.
  • Movement Impairment: Identifying impairments in clients' movement patterns that lead to decreased performance and increased risk of injury.

8. Body Positioning in Strengthening & Stretching

  • Static Positioning: Proper body positioning for effective strengthening and stretching exercises.
  • Starting Positions: Appropriate starting positions for exercises like squats, overhead presses, and handstands.
  • Limiting Injuries Through Proper Form: Understanding how improper positioning during exercises can lead to injuries, especially when ranges of motion have not been properly prepared.

9. Training Errors and Performance Limitations

  • Errors from Poor Preparation: How failing to properly prepare joints for exercises like squats, overhead presses, and handstands can lead to training errors and injuries.
  • Movement Impairments Due to Unpreparedness: How incorrect execution of exercises, without proper warm-up or mobility work, leads to movement impairments and performance limitations.

10. Integrating Fascia Training into Your Practice

  • Program Design: How to incorporate fascia and biomechanics training into your clients' fitness programs for enhanced results.
  • Corrective Programs for Dysfunction: Designing programs that address specific postural and movement dysfunctions.
  • Case Studies and Practical Applications: Real-life examples and case studies showing how fascia training has improved mobility, performance, and injury prevention.

 

Special Section: Sports Injuries – Extrinsic & Intrinsic Risk Factors

For Trainers Interested in Injury Prevention:

  • Understanding Sports Injuries: Learn about common sports injuries and how they can be caused by both extrinsic (external) and intrinsic (internal) risk factors.
  • Rehabilitation through Fascia Training: How fascia training can help rehabilitate and prevent injuries related to sports activities.
  • Using Exercise Interventions for Injury Prevention: Practical exercises and approaches to prevent injuries and improve rehabilitation.

 

Course Highlights:

  • Fascia and Biomechanics Expertise: Trainers will leave with specialized knowledge in fascia, biomechanics, and functional movement, giving them an edge in designing holistic, injury-free training programs.
  • Practical Application: Learn how to assess and address mobility issues, postural dysfunctions, and movement impairments, all while incorporating fascia training techniques into regular workouts.
  • Advanced Corrective Techniques: Trainers will be able to prescribe corrective exercises that target fascia restrictions and restore proper movement patterns.
  • Injury Prevention: Special emphasis on how fascia training and biomechanical understanding can reduce the risk of injury and improve athletic performance.

 

Conclusion:

The PFS Fascia Training & Biomechanics for Personal Trainers course will arm you with essential knowledge to improve your clients' performance, mobility, and injury prevention. By understanding how fascia and biomechanics influence movement, you'll be able to provide a more comprehensive, effective approach to training that promotes long-term health and fitness.

If you're ready to take your personal training to the next level and equip your clients with the tools to perform better and reduce injuries, this course is an essential step in your professional development.

Sign up now and start enhancing your clients' fitness journey with cutting-edge fascia training!

Who Should Attend?

This course is open to anyone who wants to enhance their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge in fitness training while striving for excellence in their career.

  • Clubs can nominate up to 10 participants per session to attend the course and elevate their qualifications.
  • Please inform us during the registration process if any attendees have learning difficulties or disabilities, so we can ensure appropriate accommodations.

What to Bring:

To make the most of the experience, attendees should bring:

  • A notepad,
  • Lunch and snacks,
  • A towel,
  • Sports/gym gear,
  • A change of clothes,
  • A bottle of water.

Course Duration: 6.5 hours
Attendance Requirement: 100% attendance is mandatory to complete the certification
Certification: PFS Fascia Training & Biomechanics Certification upon successful completion

 

Detailed Course Schedule:

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Registration & Introduction

  • Welcome & Course Overview: Distribution of materials and an outline of the day's schedule.
  • Introduction to Fascia & Biomechanics: Overview of the importance of fascia in movement and performance.
  • Goal Setting: Understanding what you will achieve by the end of the day and how it will impact your training methods.

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Core Concepts: Fascia, Biomechanics & Body Movement

  • Fascia and its Role in Movement: What fascia is and how it influences performance and flexibility.
  • Biomechanics and Movement Analysis: Breaking down body mechanics for efficient movement.
  • Understanding Functional Movement: How to assess movement patterns that optimize performance and reduce injury.
  • Fascia Lines: Introduction to the concept of myofascial lines and how they influence total body movement.

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Joint Mobility & Fascia Training Techniques

  • Articular Mobility Tests: How to assess joint health and identify any mobility restrictions.
  • Causes of Limited Range of Motion: Understanding common reasons for restricted mobility, such as muscle tightness or fascia imbalances.
  • Corrective & Basic Exercises: Effective techniques to address mobility issues and fascia restrictions, with examples of stretches and movements to improve flexibility.

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Functional Anatomical Warm-Up & Proprioception

  • Functional Warm-Up: A dynamic warm-up to prepare the body for movement, targeting fascia and mobility.
  • Proprioception & Kinesthesia: Understanding body awareness and how it affects movement and injury prevention.
  • Disorders & Compensations: Identifying common compensations and how to fix them using proprioception techniques.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break

  • Networking & Q&A: Use the break for casual discussion and to ask any burning questions regarding the morning’s sessions.

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Posture Analysis & Movement Impairments

  • Posture Analysis: How to assess your clients' posture to identify dysfunctions that could impact performance and mobility.
  • Common Postural Dysfunctions: Understanding how bad posture leads to compensation patterns and injury.
  • Movement Impairments: How to identify movement restrictions due to poor posture or fascial imbalances.

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Corrective Movement and Static Body Positioning

  • Body Positioning in Strength & Flexibility Training: Proper static positioning for exercises such as squats, overhead presses, and handstands.
  • Training Errors & Movement Limitations: Discuss how improper movement execution can lead to injury and impaired mobility.
  • Exercise Modifications: How to modify exercises to prevent injury and improve movement patterns.

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Applying Fascia Training in Programs

  • Designing Effective Fascia-Focused Programs: How to incorporate fascia and biomechanics into training programs to enhance performance.
  • Exercise Progressions & Regressions: How to safely progress or regress exercises based on clients' fascial and mobility needs.
  • Case Study Discussion: Analyzing real-world scenarios where fascia training was successfully integrated into fitness programs.

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Sports Injuries & Injury Prevention

  • Understanding Sports Injuries: Overview of common sports injuries caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
  • Preventative Measures: How fascia training and proper biomechanics can help reduce injury risk.
  • Rehabilitation Strategies: Using fascia training methods to rehabilitate injuries and prevent their recurrence.

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Final Review & Certification

  • Course Recap: Review of key topics covered throughout the day.
  • Final Q&A: Any remaining questions about fascia training or injury prevention.
  • Practical Application: Final discussions on how to integrate new techniques into your training programs.
  • Certification Distribution: Participants will receive their PFS Fascia Training & Biomechanics Certification upon successful completion of the course.

 

Conclusion: By the end of this 6.5-hour course, trainers will have a deep understanding of fascia, biomechanics, and body movement, along with practical tools to assess and enhance clients’ mobility, performance, and injury prevention strategies. The course offers a comprehensive approach to fascia training, ensuring trainers are well-equipped to provide effective, holistic, and injury-free workout programs.

Sign up now to elevate your training expertise and improve your clients' results with advanced fascia training and biomechanics techniques!

Certification Conditions

  • Every participant who actively engages in the practical components of the course will receive a Certificate of Completion with 4 CPD Points.
  • Certificates will not be awarded in cases where participants:
    • Fail to attend the full course,
    • Violate safety guidelines or exhibit inappropriate behavior during the course.
  • Any issues related to misconduct will be reported to the club manager.

Certification and Recognition

  • Every participant will receive a certificate with 4 CPD points in Continuing Professional Development.
  • Our school is internationally accredited and recognised worldwide.
  • All PFS qualifications meet industry standards developed at the international level.
  • REPs Ireland ensures that our standards align with global standards, granting recognition and credibility to all course participants and instructors.

Payment Details

  • Payment Deadline: Payment for the course must be made at least one week before the scheduled date. This allows us to:
    • Print training materials,
    • Arrange travel or accommodation for the trainer, if necessary.
  • All costs related to materials, trainer logistics, and other requirements are included in the course fee.

Pricing and Negotiation

  • The standard fee covers up to 10 participants from your team.
  • If your club is interested in this course, please contact us to confirm details such as:
    • The exact number of attendees,
    • Adjustments or special requirements,
    • Potential price negotiations.

For a customised quote or further enquiries, please get in touch with:

Michael Doocey
General Manager ProFi Fitness
office@profi-fitness.ie
(+353) 860723820

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