Level 1: RMP Foundations
Level 1
Running Mechanics Foundations
Level 2
RMP FIT, RMP SPORT, RMP MED
Level 3
FIT Advanced, SPORT Advanced, MED Advanced
Running Mechanics Foundations
The Running Mechanics Professional ‘Foundations’ course is a prerequisite for all of the RMP certification courses.
This one-day course covers all aspects of the biomechanics, bioenergetics, technical instruction and program planning methodologies for a broad population of potential athlete, fitness and return-to-play clients. More comprehensive and detailed assessments, protocols and planning progressions are covered in higher level modules, but all participants will leave with a significant understanding of how to work with the majority of clients they are seeing on a daily basis.
The course content in Level 1 also provides practitioners a ‘running’ start upon which they can customize prescriptions for their clients in a logical fashion
The Science and Language of Running
Terminology
How to Observe Good Running
Energy System Contributions and Training Implications
Short (Sprint), Middle and Long Distance Running Approaches
The Mechanics of Running
Walking, Jogging, Running and Sprinting Differences
Phases of the Sprint – Achieving Maximum Velocity
Drills for Speed, Strength, Power and Endurance
Evaluating & Teaching Sprint and Running Mechanics
Hill Training and Other Resistance Modalities
Agility & Change of Direction Integration
Workout Planning, Programming and Implementation
Program Planning and Design Concepts
Planning Individual Sessions
Microcycle Planning: Scheduling Your Week
Long Term Planning: Training Phases and Annual Plans
Who Will This Course Help?
Professionals who are working with running-based athletes and the recreational running population in the fields of:
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sport Coaching
PERSONAL TRAINING AND FITNESS COACHING
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Road Running, Marathon Training and Triathlon Training
Track and Field Coaching
Level 1: RMP Foundations
Client Testimonials
Derek Hansen’s Running Mechanics Professional level 1 course was amazing! He is great at distilling complex biomechanical concepts down to an understandable level. He has an excellent presentation style with just the right amount of science, anecdotes, and humor. We learned many clinically useful concepts and exercise progressions that we can be implement right away. This course will certainly change my Sports Physiotherapy practice.