Functional Training Specialist - FTS

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The TFA Functional Training Specialist Course is our flagship Speciality Course.  This enables you teach Resistance Training, HIIT, Mobility and Bootcamp based Fitness Classes as well as Small Group Offerings backed by evidence based science.

AFAA ACE AND NASM Approved

Course Includes

2.1 ACE CECs, 15 AFAA CEUs, 1.8 NASM CECs. | 21 Hour Live Training | Manuals and Certificate upon completion | Discounts on TFA Courses | Partner Brand Discounts

Course Objectives

  1. Learn and Understand all Functional Movement Patterns of Human Movement
  2. Learn and Understand the correct mechanics of foundational lifts and effective cueing techniques
  3. Identify Acute Variables of a Fitness Program such as Repetitions, Sets, Rest Periods and Tempo to Achieve Muscular Strength, Muscular Development and Local Muscular Endurance
  4. Demonstrate and Incorporate the "R.A.M.P." Model of Warm-up.
  5. Learn to Incorporate Principles of Periodization, Supercompensation, General Adaptation Syndrome and Overload to create a split program.
  6. Learn to creater appropriate Goals for Accumulation, Transmutation and Realization Phases of a Training Cycle
  7. Understand the various pathways of ATP Production through Direct Phosphorylation, Fast Glycolysis and Slow Oxidative Glycolysis.
  8. Apply understanding of metabolic pathways with cardiorespiratory zones
  9. Develop appropriate Work to Rest Intervals between cardiorespiratory training bouts.
  10. Develop appropriate selection of exercise sequencing within a training session.
  11. Learn correct execution and cueing techniques of Class Presentation
  12. Design 5 Different Fitness formats, Namely: Bootcamp, HIIT, Resistance for Local Muscular Endurance, Resistance for Muscle Development, Mobility.
  13. Create Small Group Offerings
  14. Create long term adherence within an exercise program by using the rule of twos.

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Testimonials

Being associated with TFA has been an amazing experience. It's a 24/7 help centre for the learners out there.

Sahytya Jain

TFA - GSC, AFAA - GFI

They have got great and very patient mentors who teach with absolute clarity.

Ana S

Meet our Presenters

Vinay Shankar,
ACE and EREPS Master Trainer

Vinay Shankar

Human Movement Scientist
PhD(s) - Kinesiology, MS - Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology, NSCA CSCS, TSAC-F, NETA - CPT, GEI, ACE - CPT, AFAA - GFI
Shubhag Rao

Shubhag Rao

Sports Scientist
MSc(c) High Performance Strength & Conditioning, ACE - CPT
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Max Huberman

Exercise Physiologist
BS - Exercise Science, MS(c) - Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology, NSCA - CSCS
Usha Rao

Usha Rao

Group Exercise Specialist
AFAA - GFI, Warrior Master Instructor - India

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