Approved Lifelong Learning

Title:

The Foam Roller Essentials course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of foam rolling techniques and their applications in fitness, flexibility, and injury prevention. Foam rolling, also known as self-myofascial release, is a form of self-massage that helps alleviate muscle tightness, improve mobility, and enhance overall athletic performance. This course is suitable for fitness enthusiasts, personal trainers, yoga instructors, and healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of foam rolling practices.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand the contraindications to SMR
Understand and explain the benefits of SMR
Be familiar with the tissues being affected by SMR
Understand the differences in the three ways we can use the foam roller – roll/rub, trigger, pin and move (tissue extensibility)
Understand the effects of the three ways the roller can be used
Understand the three fluid systems involved in the SMR process – blood, lymph and hydration
Understand the tissue systems affected – myofascial and neural
Understand the importance and effect of adding movement as a final stage of the SMR process
Have a new 5 step protocol to follow for every future SMR experience
Be able to practically apply the protocol to 25 sites shown on the body
Have coaching cues for each stage of the protocol for the 25 sites
Have a kinesthetic understanding of the protocol which can be used when applying the new techniques

Course - Online / Distance

Fitness Instructor (EQF L3), Group Fitness Instructor (EQF L3)

LLP Category 1

5

Yes

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Web based 'online' learning

English

https://fitnesseducationonline.co.uk/ereps-lifelong-learning/