This one day practical workshop shows you how to add variety and personalisation to your personal training sessions. You and your client will be able to see marked improvements in their training programme by using functional training and sports specific exercises. The practical skills learnt on the module will be assessed throughout the day by tutor observation and at the end of the day you'll do a short question and answer paper. Prior to attending this course you must have completed a REPS level 3 award.

Theory of Functional Training and Movement Patterns

Define the meaning of functional training; learn how to train movement patterns and not individual muscles.  Take a look at planes of movements and muscles responsible for strong function

Functional Training and Motor Skills

Provides instructors with exercises relevant for everyday movements using a variety of kit and be able to deliver a practical circuit to develop motor skills 

Functional Sports Training

Take a look at exercises to develop speed, quickness, agility and explosive power.  Design programmes for sports athletes such as distance runners and golfers

Role of Functional Training for the Personal Trainer

Specific training to help clients achieve their goals and maximise performance, whilst also adding variety to training sessions