PRIMAL PLAY METHOD® CERTIFICATION

PRIMAL PLAY® LEVEL 1 MOVEMENT COACH

Level 1 is a two-day intensive introductory course for fitness coaches, educators and healthcare professionals who want to become Certified Primal Play Method® Movement Coaches or movement enthusiasts who want to take their fitness to the next level. It is suitable for those who want to learn how to incorporate the Primal Play Method® into their teaching, training, and coaching practices.

This course is where you can learn this incredibly useful movement method taking steps to become a Certified Primal Play Method® Movement Coach.

You’ll learn much more than just a series of movement patterns and games, though – you’ll learn how to effectively coach others in this method and better understand primal, powerful and practical movement. You will learn how to improve your and your client's fitness no matter how you integrate the Primal Play Method® into your training.

The focus of Level 1 is on mastering fundamental movement patterns and playful physical activities, including making those movements accessible and scalable to maximise effectiveness with your clients. With each activity, you’ll explore why, how and when to use it and where it fits into your client’s training regime and your workout routine.

LEVEL 1 CURRICULUM INCLUDES:

• An introduction to the Primal Play Method® philosophy;

• An introduction to the science behind the Primal Play Method® ; the three pillars of Primal Play®. Evolutionary biology, play psychology and exercise physiology.

• Instruction on healthy, primal and functional movement;

• Learn basic anatomy & functional movements of muscles and joints;

• An introduction to play theory and research;

• Learn to move with power, strength and grace with locomotion inspired by the animal kingdom;

• Learn breathing techniques to improve strength and master mindful movement;

• Improve communication and motivational skills;

• Learn fun solo, partner and group-based Primal Play Method® activities;

• Understand the Primal Play Method® Teaching model, including correct and safe techniques;

• Learn how to scale and adapt training to suit the individuals taking part;

• The basics on the movement prescription recommended for optimal health and longevity.

Primal Play Method® sessions are designed to provide an enhanced learning environment for attendees, transforming individuals with quadrupedal and animal-based movement using elements from diverse disciplines, including play theory, martial arts and callisthenics to create fun and functional workouts.

HOW TO BECOME A COACH?

To become a Certified Primal Play Method® Movement Coach, you must pass a video practical assessment after completing the workshop. To ensure all coaches meet the program’s standards, you’ll need to demonstrate the necessary competence via video submission after the workshop.

Find out more about the Primal Play Method® here.

** LONDON, UK **

Primal Play Method® Level 1 Certification in London

No dates currently for 2024

What's the refund policy?

Tickets are strictly non-refundable. However, tickets are freely transferable to other individuals or for a future certification date.

What are the prerequisites?

The workshops are open to any fitness or healthcare professional, educator or movement enthusiast. However, it is recommended (but not mandatory) that candidates possess an accredited qualification as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, PE teacher or equivalent.

We would advise potential candidates considering enrolling in this course to have attained a reasonable level of fitness, but more emphasis is placed on the ability to coach, which will be taught and assessed.

Is any preparation required beforehand?

You will be assigned online materials for Primal Play Method® Level 1 before the event. The workshop is taught in person, but the online components provide reading materials and movement options to work through before the workshop begins. These will be provided before the course starts.

Is lunch provided?

Snacks, beverages and lunch are not provided.

PRIMAL PLAY GLOBALLY:

HAVE MORE FUN WITH MOVEMENT!

Do you or your clients have a love affair with fitness and relish a new challenge or do you/they hate to exercise but want to get passionate about movement again? The Primal Play Method® will enable you to gain practical movement skills that will assist you in performing physical and fitness tasks more effectively and most importantly have fun doing it!