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Functional Training

Soar as a Personal Trainer with our Functional Training CPD course. This course is endorsed by CIMSPA.

Train with Future Fit, together with all the support and industry expertise you need to help your fitness career take flight. Invest in your own training, to stand out from the crowd with advanced knowledge in Functional Training. Understand how to effectively implement functional training movements to enhance your client’s workouts.

Qualification achievedFunctional training

CIMSPA points6

Learning typeOnline module / Practical application for people studying PT course

PaymentFlexible payment option

Course Overview

Gain a CPD Certification which will help you retain your clients, earn referrals and get results if you can keep them engaged with interesting and varied training programmes. The Functional Training course is an effective CPD training course, giving you the skills you need to soar as a personal trainer.

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Improve your skills with advanced training concepts, functional training allows you to work your body as an integrated unit to build strength, improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. Get to grips with multi-planar movement, whole-body integration and ground reaction force principles, through interactive online lessons.

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Functional Training Course

E-learning

This Functional Training course is completely online and can be studied from the comfort of your own home.

Content

Learn the fundamental ways the human body moves to enable you to optimise performance, improve biomechanics and reduce injury risk. Functional training concepts can be applied within personal training, small group training and classes in the gym and outdoors. Understand how to plan and implement functional workouts through particular muscle movements and training.

Assessment

There is no formal assessment for this course.

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Course Details

Don’t just learn a fixed list of exercises- instead understand the principles that will allow you to design your own, infinite library of moves. You will also learn how to use modern functional equipment commonly seen in fitness environments.

Functional training concepts.
Movement-based training
A wide range of exercises and drills
How to incorporate functional training into your clients’ programmes
Integrating equipment into functional exercises
Alternatives & adaptations to workouts
Applying functional exercises to small groups

Personal trainer and client practising situps

Entry Requirements

Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate (For FFT students, you should at least be studying for your level 2 and have attended the Gym Instructor workshop)
Non-FFT students should hold a minimum of a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
Students will need to have good knowledge and level of physical fitness and no contraindications to taking part.

If you don’t have the Level 2 Certificate yet, why not have a look at our Level 2 Gym Instructor course?

We also recommend reading our personal training blog posts prior to starting the course. There is loads of useful material to help cement your understanding of personal training! Read them here:

Personal trainer demonstrating functional movements to client

Options available to pay for your course:

Training for a new career is a big investment and with all things, in life, you tend to get what you pay for.

At Future Fit Training, we make it easy and affordable for you to achieve your dream career without comprising the quality of your learning experience or more importantly, your future career! We offer a variety of payment options including;

Pay your course in full – all of our CPD courses can be purchased through our website in full
Flexible payment schemes – pay a deposit and then the balance, pay as you learn, pay by company invoice or finance through OMNI (only available on selected courses)

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Why study this functional training course?

This course will teach students different functional exercises which are suitable for a range of clients from beginners to advanced levels. Studying this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to safely and effectively instruct clients in key functional movement patterns and training principles. When learning on this course you will be taught movements with a range of equipment found in health clubs and leisure centre facilities, as well as minimal equipment and body weight.

Not only will this course provide you with the knowledge you need for functional training, but you will also learn important health and safety considerations including contraindications, working in different environments and understanding core functional training concepts. You will have the ability to plan and implement effective functional training workouts whilst incorporating strength training through numerous exercises.

Job Opportunities

Once you have completed the Functional Training course, you can use the skills in numerous ways to enhance your offering as a Personal Trainer.

Work 1-1 with clients in creating different and dynamic workouts tailored to them.
Group training sessions within a gym or outdoor setting.
Work with athletes or sports teams to develop circuits or boot-camp training.

Generally, Functional Training does not simply provide a list of exercises, but it teaches you how to develop your own exercises, making you a more creative and sought after PT.

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- We have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry
- We were winners of the ukactive's Training Provider of the Year in 2016 & 2017
- We are ISO 9001:2015 registered by the British Standards Institute
- We offer you affordable and flexible payment options
- Our flexible training format allows you to train at your own pace and in your own time
- You will receive unlimited support throughout your training
- Our team of experienced and highly qualified tutors make your training rewarding and fun
What is CIMSPA?
CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) is the professional organisation that provides development, leadership, support and empowerment for professionals working in sport and physical activity. Their goal is to create a standardised industry that everyone, from apprentices to CEOs, are confident in and proud to be part of. Some quick key facts are:
- Backed by Sport England and DCMS (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) to lead developments in the sports and physical activity sector's workforce.
- Set a rigorous system for standardising all sport and exercise professionals, assessments and awarding and validating qualifications.
- Has membership options for everyone working in, or interested in working in, the sport and physical activity world.
- CIMSPA already provides a route to chartered status for those working in leisure operations, and is developing similar routes for the whole of the sector.
For more information go to www.cimspa.co.uk.
What is CPD?
CPD = Continuing Professional Development To maintain REPs membership, members will need to earn 24 CPD points every 24 months. CIMSPA members require 10 points per year. Points can be gained through relevant qualifications, awards and courses. The great news is that many Future Fit Training modules will award you with these vital REPs and CIMSPA CPD credits click the Health & Fitness Courses link to see what courses you can take.
Is there a deadline to complete my training?
Once you have enrolled on one of our courses, you will find that each individual training module within your programme has a recommended time frame for completion. These time frames have been developed to encourage you to succeed and ensure you become qualified. The overall deadline to complete your course will be dependent on the courses you have purchased. Please refer to your enrolment form and the terms and conditions to see the relevant deadlines.
How long will the course take? How many hours should I study for per week?
The course length will be dependent on the time you are able to dedicate to your study. The more time available, the quicker you are likely to complete your course. Our courses have been designed to study both part-time and full-time for all of our students, therefore the best way to work out how much time you need to study is to work out how many hours a week you can dedicate. If you still need more support please contact our Learners Support on 01329 823400.

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