INJURY PREVENTION Specialist
Learn Injury Prevention online at your own pace
What’s Included in the Injury Prevention Systems Course Online?
The Background Story on Fitness and Injuries
Effective Injury Screening with the Injury Prevention Kit
Injury Prevention Coach (IPC): Applying the IPK System
Watch the movement Preparation Systems Course Online Experience
- Engagement – because your client feels valued, and injuries can be complex
- Compassion – because your client knows that you care for them, and often they are in some pain and frustrated,
- Confidence – because you are offering a process that has markers and an end goal, and regularly helps deliver results for clients,
- Safety – because you stay within your scope of practice, and are actively working to reduce injury rates,
- Outcomes – because you are educating clients, holding them accountable, encouraging and inspiring them even when the injury-going gets tough.
When you sign up for your Preparation & Recovery Systems Course today, you’ll also get:
The Purpose Driven Movement eBook is a $29 value. It offers a logical and complete guide. It's proven to help with functional movement and fitness.
Get instant on-demand access to the Functional Mobility Masterclass ($299 value).
The FTI Monthly Newsletter is here for you. It keeps you updated on functional training. Stay informed about the fitness business.
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Our Testimonials
I own one of Melbourne’s Elite Functional Fitness studio’s “The Functional Project”. We have a database of over 250 clients and 4 fantastic trainers. It couldn’t have happened without injecting myself into the MFT course and clearly following the systems that were laid out to me. We have a 3 tier training system, that not only includes traditional PT but a Semi-Private Training system, which increases our earning capacity by up to 400% on every session. Learning this system alone is reason enough to take up the course!
None of these classes would be possible without the training and knowledge I gained from the MFT course and the constant ongoing support I get from the entire FTI team! I would highly recommend the MFT course to every trainer looking to increase their functional training knowledge and create a profitable business model.
Since completing the MFT course I find I have really expanded my business and knowledge. I have become so much more confident in assessing and being able to help my clients in their quest to reach their goal not only in strength and fitness but help in so many other aspects. I have also been able to increase my hourly rate and have satisfied clients which equates to referrals.
I highly recommend the MFT to anyone who wants to grow their business and become a better trainer. The staff and coaches are great mentors, always willing to go that extra mile to help along the way. The trainers you meet help you become part of the MFT community, it’s like having a family of network and support. I truly thank you guys at the FTI for making a difference to my business and life.
Every time I walk away from any event held by FTI I’m so inspired and excited. The BEST thing I ever did was sign up to the MFT program, and to decide to throw myself into all the courses I can. Not only is the content amazing, the people I’ve met inspire me greatly. Being surrounded by other ‘amazing’ coaches within the FTI community is second to none and so crucial.
- FTI is a Global Brand and has Educated over 5000 Coaches Worldwide in our Training Systems
- Learn from World Class Trainers of FTI
- Attract new clients & Increase member retention
- Expand your skillset & Standout in your region
- Facilitate great results for your members & Become Leading Trainer
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Functional Mobility Course – Online
- Learn effective warm-up strategies
- Apply effective mobility methods
- Become a certified mobility coach
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Kettlebell Instructor Course Online
- Become a certified kettlebell coach
- Learn to coach complex movements
- Expertly apply programming principles
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Functional Bags Course – Online
- Apply essential strength principles
- Confidently coach fundamental soft loaded movements
- Expertly apply programming methods
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Battling Ropes Course – Online
- Learn how to effectively use the battling rope
- Apply velocity training principles
- Expertly apply 3-Dimensional movement
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Coach with Purpose
- Learn the art of coaching
- Learn how to be a great communicator
- Elevate your coaching skills to new levels
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Functional Breathing Training Certification
- Learn the biomechanics of breathing
- Learn breath drills for performance in everyday life
- Become a certified breath specialist
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Mobility Flexibility Certification for Trainers
- Understand the what, why and how of flexibility and mobility training
- Learn how to program flexibility and mobility training
- Learn how to successfully apply these principles into your training business
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Feel Your Anatomy
- Learn to feel loading patterns
- Program and teach flexibility more effectively
- Develop coaching cues to engage your clients
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Suspension Training Course Online – Crankit Essentials And Advanced
- Learn fundamental and advanced movements
- Learn the science behind the tool
- Apply programming methods for all levels of clients
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Mental Skills Training
- Building Resilience and Managing emotions
- Emotional Intelligence development
- Communication Skills Development
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Instability Training
- How the Swiss ball benefits posture and balance
- Using unstable surface training as a progression or load from a stable surface
- Advance the unstable surface training with progressive movement
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Movement Preparation Specialist
- Understand how to apply the RAMP protocol for effective prep
work - Instruct, learn and apply key prep movements
- List a system of the most current preparation protocols for a broad range of clients
- Understand how to apply the RAMP protocol for effective prep
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Functional Recovery Specialist
- Understand the importance of recovery in an exercise program
- List a range of recovery strategies available to clients in the fitness industry
- Evaluate the role of recovery strategies in a fitness training context
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Injury Prevention Kit
- The Background Story on Fitness & Injuries
- Effective Injury Screening with the Injury Prevention Kit
- Injury Prevention Coach (IPC): Applying the IPK System
FAQs
Strength and conditioning programming involves designing structured exercise routines to enhance an athlete’s physical performance. This includes improving strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility. Effective programs consider factors like the athlete’s goals, current fitness level, and sport-specific needs.
Designing a program requires a needs analysis. Setting clear goals and understanding the athlete’s current fitness level are essential. The program should include a balanced routine with warm-ups, strength training, conditioning, flexibility, and cool-downs. Periodization and progressive overload are key principles. These ensure continual improvement and help avoid plateaus.
Typically, a program includes the following phases:
Hypertrophy/General Preparation: Focus on building muscle mass and basic fitness.
Basic Strength: Increase overall strength with moderate volume and high intensity.
Strength-Power: Enhance power with lower volume but very high intensity. Peaking/Maintenance: Optimize performance and maintain fitness levels.
Active Rest: Allow for recovery with very low volume and intensity.
Rest and recovery are crucial. They allow the body to repair and strengthen. Adequate recovery prevents overtraining and injuries. Rest days, deload weeks, and proper sleep are essential components. They are key to a well-rounded program.
Nutrition fuels workouts and aids in recovery. A balanced diet with adequate protein, carbohydrates, and fats is vital. These nutrients provide energy and support muscle repair. Hydration is also critical. It impacts performance and recovery significantly.
Progress can be measured through performance testing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs). Common tests include 1RM (one-repetition maximum) lifts, sprint times, and agility drills. Regular testing helps adjust the program to keep improving.
Conditioning can include aerobic exercises like running and cycling. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is another option. Conditioning improves cardiovascular fitness and endurance. It complements strength training. Conditioning should align with the athlete’s sport-specific needs.
Common mistakes include neglecting warm-ups and inadequate rest. Not following a structured plan and ignoring individual differences are also common errors. Overemphasizing certain exercises while neglecting others can lead to imbalances. This can also result in injuries.
Customization involves tailoring exercises to mimic sport-specific movements. It also addresses the unique demands of each sport. For example, a soccer player’s program might emphasize lower-body strength and agility. In contrast, a swimmer’s program would focus on upper-body endurance and flexibility
Tarek Chouja
Tarek Chouja is the co-founder of the Functional Training Institute (FTI). FTI started in 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Tarek has improved coaching and training in movement and injury prevention. He led FTI to create the first approved kettlebell and battling ropes courses in Australia. Tarek also developed the Adaptive Functional Training Systems (Adaptive FTS). His work has certified over 5,000 fitness professionals in 15 countries. FTI is now a leader in functional training certification.