Please, feel free to contact us via e-mail or by phone on 086 8338845
Please, feel free to contact us via e-mail or by phone on 086 8338845
Taught by : Function and Fitness Ireland FFI™
There will be indoor and possible outdoor (weather permitting) sections to this course.
This newly designed 2 day FFI™ kettlebells S&C module 1 course is designed to show Fitness Professionals / coaches how to teach FFI™ hardstyle kettlebells S&C techniques to the general public in a safe and effective manner.
This course promotes FFI™ hardstyle kettlebells S&C techniques. FFI™ techniques focus on optimal tension, strength, power production, mobility, stability and relaxation. FFI™ methods also focus on corrective exercise and quality of movement.
Our courses will be taught by FFI™ tutors. Our tutors are trained teachers, not just instructors. We have skills in how to teach trainers.
Personal Trainers
Fitness Instructors
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Crossfit coaches
BJJ/MMA or fight coaches etc.
Athletic trainers
Pilates / yoga teachers
Fitness professionals
GAA, Soccer, Rugby or other sports coaches
Physical Education teachers
Non Fitness Professionals / Teachers (See below in Requirements)
The Deadlift with variations
The two handed swing and one handed swing
The Clean / Hang Clean
The Goblet squat
The Front Squat Racked
The push press
The Military Press
The quarter snatch, high pull and Snatch
The FFI™ style Turkish Get Up
The Kettlebell arm bar
The low and high windmill
A full colour FFI™ kettlebell S&C training book of the movements covered and more
The history of the kettlebell and why use it?
The benefits of kettlebells movements
Safety in using kettlebells
Suitability in using kettlebells and contra-indications
Theory and practical sessions
Effective teaching skills
Verbal and visual demonstrations
Over 20 FFI™ kettlebell movements and variations
Correct posture and body alignment details
Study kinesiology through functional movement
Correct technical guidelines for teaching the kettlebells movements
How to spot and fix poor techniques
Safe and effective progressions and modifications
Kinetic closed chain movements
Speed eccentrics and types of contractions
Dynamic Range of Movement warm ups
Body weight, strength and mobility drills
Postural assessment skills
The importance of Dynamic stabilization in movement
Demonstrations and feedback of all the movements
Programme design : how to put together a FFI™ kettlebells class
Indoor and outdoor class requirements
Sample workout programmes
How to prepare for examination
Advice on advertising and marketing
Taught by : Function and Fitness Ireland FFI™
There may be indoor and possible outdoor (weather permitting) sections to this course.
This 2 day FFI™ Kettlebells & Power Clubs S&C course is the first of its kind, anywhere in the world. FFI™ are once again leading the way in old school functional S&C training.
If you are a Camogie, Hurling or Golf coach, this course will enable you to teach your athlete(s) how to be mobile, strong and powerful. Your athletes will learn how to become more explosive and reduce their risk of injury. Imagine the potential of your athlete(s) when they become more powerful.
This course is also designed to show Fitness Professionals how to teach FFI™ hardstyle Kettlebells & Power Clubs S&C techniques to the general public in a safe and effective manner. Your client will learn how to strip away unwanted body fat with functional, short and enjoyable training sessions.
This course promotes FFI™ hardstyle S&C techniques. FFI™ techniques focus on optimal tension, strength, power production, mobility, stability and relaxation. FFI™ methods also focus on corrective exercise and quality of movement.
Our courses will be taught by FFI™ tutors. Our tutors are trained teachers, not just instructors. We have skills in how to teach trainers.
The FFI™ Kettlebells & Power Clubs Module 1 S&C course is suitable for:
Taught by : Function and Fitness Ireland FFI™
There will be indoor and possible outdoor (weather permitting) sections to this course.
This 1 day FFI™ module 2 Kettlebells S&C instructor course is designed to show FFI™ kettlebells level 1 students how to teach advanced FFI™ hardstyle kettlebells S&C techniques to the general public in a safe and effective manner. This course promotes advanced FFI™ hardstyle kettlebells S&C techniques. FFI™ techniques focus on optimal tension, strength, power production, mobility, stability and relaxation. FFI™ methods also focus on corrective exercise and quality of movement.
The courses will be taught by FFI™ tutors. Our tutors are trained teachers, not just instructors. We have skills and qualifications in how to teach trainers.
The FFI™ module 2 Kettlebells S&C instructor course is suitable for:
This 1 day FFI Gym Instructor kettlebells S&C instructor course is only available for gyms who have a group of instructors looking for qualification.
This course is designed to show gym instructors / personal trainers how to teach hardstyle FFI kettlebells techniques to the general public in the gym environment. The focus of this course is on safety and correct teaching methods to ensure the general public get a safe, enjoyable kettlebells workout.
The FFI™ Gym Instructor kettlebells module 1 S&C course is suitable for:
Contact us to book your in-house course now.
Pay €150 Deposit via PayPal to secure our early bird offer (Before the expiary date) and to book your place.
The remaining fees can be paid when you arrive at the course.
Early Bird Full Course Fee €249.00
Full Course Fee: €299.00
Participants may take this course as a workshop only and forgo testing. Participants wishing to receive certification will have to partake in written and practical exams.
For certification courses, there will be a written MCQ exam. This can include anatomy, physiology and principles of fitness.
Participants will be required to wear suitable clothing and footwear. Flat soled runners, eg. Converse or similar. Cross Trainers are not advised. Bring a few changes of clothing drinking water and snacks.
Participants must hold valid teaching credentials recognised by FFI™ eg: NCEF, ITEC, ACE, NQEHS and equivalent, be free from injury and be suitable for vigorous testing.
Participants must hold or have attended a FFI™ Kettlebells module 1 S&C Qualification instructor course, be free from injury and be suitable for vigorous testing.
The Snatch. Military press, technique and TGU exams (module 2) may be completed via private video sent to info@ffireland.com
Module 2 candidates should study the movements of all the major muscle groups and be prepared for a written exam on them.
Participants must hold a current fitness instructor or personal trainer qualification. Participants must be booked onto the course by your gym.
For the module 1 course, swing your test kettlebell or heavier as much as possible.
For the module 2 course, snatch your test kettlebell and heavier as much as possible. Gradually build your snatch numbers with your test kettlebell. Also work on heavy military presses and Turkish get ups.
If you don't pass your practical exams at the course, you may send a private video of your unsuccessful techniques, to FFI for ratification, within 3 months of your course.
For the module 1 kettlebells gym instructor course you will only be assessed on terchnichal and instructional skills. There may be a short written exam at the end of the day.
Over the two days of the FFI module 1 kettlebells course, participants will be continually assessed on their instructional abilities and skills.
On the second day of the FFI module 1 kettlebells course, participants will be technique tested in most of the FFI module 1 kettlebells techniques.
On the first day, FFI module 2 kettlebells instructor course participants will be continually assessed on their instructional abilities and skills. At the end of the day, participants will be technique tested. If participants are unsuccessful in some of the techniques eg: the snatch exam, they will have an opportunity to post a private video of some or all FFI module 2 kettlebells techniques to FFI within 3 months of their course.
Module 1 and module 2 participants will have to pass a FFI™ kettlebells S&C snatch exam
Snatch FFI™ module 1: Men use 20kg kettlebell. Women use 12kg kettlebell. Achieve 80 FFI™ style kettlebell snatches in under 4 minutes
Snatch FFI™ module 2: Men above 65kg use 24kg or below use 20kg kettlebell. Women above 55kg use 16kg or below use 14kg kettlebell. Achieve 100 FFI™ style kettlebell snatches in under 5 minutes.
Press FFI™ module 2: Men should be able to Military press 2 x snatch size kettlebells for 5 strict reps. Women should be able to Military press 2 x snatch size kettlebells for 5 strict reps.
TGU FFI™ module 2: Men FFI™ Turkish get up both sides, with a 32kg kettlebell or a kettlebell nearest half of their body weight. Women FFI™ Turkish get up both sides, with a 24kg kettlebell.
Men will be technique tested with 2 snatch sized kettlebells. Women will be technique tested with 2 snatch sized kettlebells.
Module 1 participants will complete a programme design assignment. This will involve 4 separate one to one case studies. Each case study should consist of 6 x sessions, over a 6 week period. All sessions to be documented and to include a Par Q for each client.
All students will receive the manuals, as part of their course. If you are interested in purchase of the manuals without attending any of our courses, please visit our books section, by clicking here.
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