Education
Functional Fitness coaches are some of the most versatile coaches on the planet. We try and take anyone anywhere and help them to be a better version of themselves. Our mission is to fight chronic disease through physical activity and functional movement, making people “FiiT for Life”. The FiiT for life Education programme recognises this passion and wanted to help coaches become more confident in dealing with chronic conditions. Run by 3 academic doctors in the fields of clinical exercise prescription, physical therapy & rehabilitation, and strength & conditioning, there is a wealth of knowledge and experience that sits behind the courses we offer.
In the UK the process to become a Level 4 exercises specialist is lengthy and expensive. Numerous courses and stages which most of us would fly through. We felt it was necessary to deliver a course which helped coaches upskill their experience and knowledge rather than sit in the classroom for hours.
The “Introduction to Long Term Health Conditions” course is programme of 7 CPD modules which can be completed as individual modules or as a block course. The 7 modules cover all major chronic diseases, how you would programme, scale and work with these individuals in a functional fitness environment as well as basic information about the aetiology of the disease, treatments and medication side effects to consider when working with these individuals. Modules are delivered online or can be designed to be classroom and gym-based and are delivered across the world by University lecturers, with extensive knowledge of teaching pedagogy
The aim of the “Introduction to Long Term Health Conditions” course is to enable coaches to feel confident and assures that what they deliver is safe, appropriate and effective for these population so we can ultimately help them to become fitter, stronger and healthier.
As a registered charity (1193408), FiiT for Life also offers course funding through an affiliate programme, allowing members the opportunity to donate to coach education at their box through FiiT for Life online shop “Females in it Together”.
Chronic Disease
CPD/Workshops
Introduction to Long Term Health Conditions
Courses
Self Guided Course
Course Fee: £1200
Aim: This course helps those working in functional fitness to gain confidence when working with individuals who are living with long term health conditions. This can range from lower mechanical back pain to neurological conditions. Now only will this course help you to understand how to advise and encourage physical activity for those living with long term health conditions, you will also learn about common barriers to activity and strategies for long term behaviour change and physical activity engagement. You will learn about the main side effects of treatments/medications and how you can adapt classes to reduce and manage side effects during exercise. In addition, you will learn about individual client needs, including accessibility, as well as gaining an understanding about other practitioners and stakeholders who may support the rehabilitation of an individual with a long term health condition.
On this course, you will have access to pre-course reading material and our FiiT for Life learning management system which includes academic resources as well as practical programming considerations and templates. We also welcome coaches on our FiiT for Life courses to join our online community where you will have access to our team of specialists to ask for advice, share ideas and help grow your clinical exercise experiences.
Self guided study hours: This course requires completion of 7 individual modules. Each module comes with specific pre-reading, module content for self-directed study, as well as a coach toolbox with additional resources and reading. Each module requires participants to complete a multiple-choice quiz. The overall course equals 48 hours of learning content.
Cancer & Functional Fitness
Courses
Self Guided Course
Course Fee: £200
Aim: This course helps helps coaches, or those working in functional fitness to gain confidence when working with individuals who are living with, undergoing treatment for, or recovering from cancer. Not only will this course help you to understand how to advise and encourage increased physical activity for those living with cancer, you will learn about the main side effects of different cancer treatments and how you can adapt classes to reduce and manage side effects during exercise. The course will also help Affiliates to design exercise programs in line with individual treatment plans helping to facilitate recovery, maintain activities of daily life and mental well-being.
On this course, you will have access to pre-course reading material and our FiiT for Life learning management system which includes academic resources as well as practical programming considerations and templates. We also welcome coaches on our FiiT for Life courses to join our online community where you will have access to our team of specialists to ask for advice, share ideas and help grow your clinical exercise experiences.
Cardiovascular Disease & Functional Fitness
Courses
Self Guided Course
Course Fee: £200
Aims: This course helps coaches, or those working in functional fitness to gain confidence when working with individuals who are living with, undergoing treatment for, or recovering from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Not only will this course help you to understand how to advise and encourage increased physical activity for those living with CVD, you will learn about the main side effects of different CVD treatments and how you can adapt classes to reduce and manage side effects during exercise. The course will help Affiliates to design exercise programs in line with individual treatment plans helping to facilitate recovery, maintain activities of daily life and improve mental well-being.
On this course, you will have access to pre-course reading material and our FiiT for Life learning management system which includes academic resources as well as practical programming considerations and templates. We also welcome coaches on our FiiT for Life courses to join our online community where you will have access to our team of specialists to ask for advice, share ideas and help grow your clinical exercise experiences.
Respiratory Disease & Functional Fitness (including COVID-19)
Courses
Self Guided Course
Course Fee: £200
Aim: This course helps coaches, or those working in functional fitness to gain confidence when working with individuals who are living with, undergoing treatment for or recovering from long term respiratory disease. Not only will this course help you to understand how to advise and encourage increased physical activity for those living with respiratory disease, you will learn the about the main side effects of different treatments and how you can adapt classes to reduce and manage side effects during exercise. The course will help Affiliates to design exercise programmes in line with individual treatment plans helping to facilitate recovery, maintain activities of daily life and improve mental well-being.
On this course, you will have access to pre-course reading material and our FiiT for Life learning management system which includes academic resources as well as practical programming considerations and templates. We also welcome coaches on our FiiT for Life courses to join our online community where you will have access to our team of specialists to ask for advice, share ideas and help grow your clinical exercise experiences.
Mental Health & Functional Fitness
Courses
Self Guided Course
Course Fee: £150
Aim: This course helps coaches, or those working in functional fitness to gain confidence when working with individuals who are living with, undergoing treatment for or recovering from mental health disorders. Not only will this course help you to understand how to advise and encourage increased physical activity for those living with mental health disorders you will learn the about the main side effects of different treatments and you can adapt classes to reduce and manage side effects during exercise.
On this course, you will have access to pre-course reading material and our FiiT for Life learning management system which includes academic resources as well as practical programming considerations and templates. We also welcome coaches on our FiiT for Life courses to join our online community where you will have access to our team of specialists to ask for advice, share ideas and help grow your clinical exercise experience
Obesity, Diabetes & Functional Fitness
Courses
Self Guided Course
Course Fee: £200
Aim: This course helps coaches, or those working in functional fitness to gain confidence when working with individuals who are overweight or obese. Additionally, you will gain confidence when working with individuals who are living with diabetes [Type 1 and Type 2]. Not only will this course help you to understand how to advise and encourage increased physical activity for those living with obesity you will learn the about the main side considerations associated with obesity allowing you to adapt classes to reduce and manage side effects during exercise. The course will also help Affiliates to design exercise programmes in line with individual treatment plans helping to facilitate recovery, maintain activities of daily life and improve mental well-being.
On this course, you will have access to pre-course reading material and our FiiT for Life learning management system which includes academic resources as well as practical programming considerations and templates. We also welcome coaches on our FiiT for Life courses to join our online community where you will have access to our team of specialists to ask for advice, share ideas and help grow your clinical exercise experiences.
Women's Health & Functional Fitness
Courses
Self Guided Course
Course Fee: £250
Aim: This course helps coaches, or those working in functional fitness to gain an understanding of the female body in relation to various life cycles. The course helps coaches understand the effect of the menstrual cycle on performance to ensure programming can be tailored accordingly. The course also covers pre and post natal exercise for safe and appropriate scaling. Lastly we focus on the menopause and the challenges faced by women during this time and how exercise can help alleviate many of the symptoms to help improve quality of life and general well-being. Not only will this course help you to understand how to advise and encourage increased physical activity for women during various stages of their life you will learn the about how you can adapt classes/workouts to safely, effectively and appropriately.
On this course, you will have access to pre-course reading material and our FiiT for Life learning management system which includes academic resources as well as practical programming considerations and templates. We also welcome coaches on our FiiT for Life courses to join our online community where you will have access to our team of specialists to ask for advice, share ideas and help grow your clinical exercise experiences.
Neuromuscular Disease & Functional Fitness
Courses
Self Guided Course
Course Fee: £200
Aim: This course helps coaches, or those working in functional fitness to gain confidence when working with individuals who are living with, undergoing treatment for neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Not only will this course help you to understand how to advise and encourage increased physical activity for those living with NMD you will learn about the main side effects of different NMD treatments and how you can adapt classes to reduce and manage side effects during exercise. The course will help Affiliates to design exercise programs in line with individual treatment plans helping to facilitate recovery, maintain activities of daily life and improve mental well-being.
On this course, you will have access to pre-course reading material and our FiiT for Life learning management system which includes academic resources as well as practical programming considerations and templates. We also welcome coaches on our FiiT for Life courses to join our online community where you will have access to our team of specialists to ask for advice, share ideas and help grow your clinical exercise experiences.
Arthritis, Ageing and Functional Fitness
Courses
Self Guided Course
Course Fee: £200
Aim: This course helps coaches, or those working in functional fitness to gain confidence when working with older adults, and individuals who are living with, undergoing treatment for arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). Not only will this course help you to understand how to advise and encourage increased physical activity for those living with arthritis you will learn about the main side effects of different treatments and how you can adapt classes to reduce and manage side effects during exercise. The course will help Affiliates to design exercise programmes in line with individual treatment plans helping to facilitate recovery, maintain activities of daily life and improve mental well-being.
On this course, you will have access to pre-course reading material and our FiiT for Life learning management system which includes academic resources as well as practical programming considerations and templates. We also welcome coaches on our FiiT for Life courses to join our online community where you will have access to our team of specialists to ask for advice, share ideas and help grow your clinical exercise experiences.
