CPD: Strength and Conditioning for Movement

The Strength and Conditioning for Parkour CPD will change your understanding of physical training forever, helping you develop an approach that not only creates incredible athletes but also improves their resilience, longevity and adaptability. Strength built in gyms is often fragile and movement-specific. True strength and power come from applied movement practice and task-oriented training, such as is found at the heart of parkour. The courses covers both bodyweight and weighted training concepts, identifying how to develop strength, power and endurance for parkour and for movement in general and how to coach these concepts to individuals or groups. CONTENT INCLUDES: Understanding Strength in Movement Functional Conditioning for Parkour Best Bodyweight Exercises to Support Movement Weighted Training These principles apply to ALL movement practices, including dance, acrobatics, martial arts, circus, obstacle course racing, etc. The course lasts 4 hours. Prerequisites We ask that all candidates meet the following criteria: 16 years of age or over A.D.A.P.T. Level 1 Coach Certified If you cannot meet the prerequisite requirements at the time of the course, you must present evidence of having done so within 12 months of the end of your course in order to receive your certification. Finally, we recommend having at least 6 months worth of parkour training experience before attempting the course as you will be expected to contribute to practical parkour tasks.