FOAM ROLLING & MOBILITY 

FROM RELEASE TO CONTROL 

Course Level

Beginner / Foundation Level


Course Overview

This one-day course bridges the gap between passive foam rolling techniques and active mobility training. It introduces neuromechanical principles of self-myofascial release (SMR), addresses the limitations of passive modalities like stretching, and equips fitness professionals with strategies rooted in Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) to promote long-term mobility improvements.




Curriculum / Syllabus

Morning Sessions

  • 9:00–9:30 AM: Introduction & Course Overview
    • Objectives, expectations, defining flexibility vs. mobility
  • 9:30–10:30 AM: Science of Foam Rolling
    • Mechanisms, neurological vs. mechanical models, evidence-based outcomes
  • 10:30–11:30 AM: Practical: Foam Rolling Techniques
    • Hands-on region-specific techniques and coaching cues
  • 11:30–12:30 PM: Stretching vs. Mobility
    • Types of stretching, limitations, intro to FRC joint control

Afternoon Sessions

  • 1:30–2:30 PM: FRC-Inspired Mobility Techniques
    • CARS, isometrics at end-range, joint-specific strategies
  • 2:30–3:30 PM: Practical: Mobility Sequence Design
    • Integration of foam rolling + mobility training for common movement patterns
  • 3:30–4:30 PM: Group Coaching Lab
    • Peer-led teaching, feedback, instructor refinement
  • 4:30–5:00 PM: Q&A and Closing
    • Real-world application, certificate issuance


Total Course Duration
  • 7 contact hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break)



Assessment Methodology
  • Practical Application: Participants must demonstrate the ability to coach and sequence foam rolling and mobility techniques during the final lab session.
  • Formative Peer Feedback: Participants receive input from peers and instructors to validate understanding and refine coaching skills.
  • Attendance & Completion: Full-day attendance and active participation required for Certificate of Completion.


Relevance to Exercise Professionals

Foam Rolling & Mobility – From Release to Control is designed to help fitness professionals:

  • Transition clients from passive release tools to active mobility methods.
  • Understand the short- and long-term effects of SMR, and its role in movement preparation and recovery.
  • Apply neuromechanical and FRC-based principles to improve joint control, tissue resilience, and movement quality—critical components in injury prevention and performance.

The course fills a critical skills gap in coaching mobility effectively and integrates theory with practice in a hands-on, real-world applicable format