About the Course

Kinesics Training Course 1 provides theoretical and practical knowledge on the foundational corrective exercises that lead to higher levels of movement, equipping the professional with the knowledge needed to properly instruct and effectively institute a corrective exercise-based program. This course centers around rehabilitative-based concepts and corrective / therapy-based exercises, which not only gives the professional the what and how behind each exercise module, but provides the WHY for addressing restrictions, deviations, and compensations that occur in more advanced performance-based programs. 

Learners can use this as a stand-alone course or in conjunction with our Kinesics Training Course 2: Integrated Cable Based Training 


Learning Objectives 

At the end of this course participants will be able to: 

  • Explain the theory and concepts behind open chain, isolated, foundational, and corrective exercises 

  • Summarize the foundational neuromuscular principles of muscle and joint interaction 

  • Defend the anatomical basis for identifying compensation in stability, posture, and movement 

  • Design a foundational corrective exercise program  

  • Demonstrate corrective exercises properly  

  • Select exercises with intention and specifically for each individual participant 

  • Organize programs with appropriate modifications, progressions, and contraindications for exercises in all five functional movement patterns 

  • Cue and instruct the participant for all recommended exercise modules 

  • Classify imbalances within the human movement systems and design scientifically valid corrective exercise programs

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome to Kinesics Training Course 1: Principles and Concepts in Corrective Exercises

  • 2

    Manuals

    • KTC 1 Workbook

    • KTC 1 Exercise Manual

    • 3X Manual

    • KTC 1 Matrix
  • 3

    COURSE DESCRIPTION: Kinesics Training Systems

    • Kinesics Training Systems

  • 4

    Kinesics Training Systems

    • 3 Classifications of Training

    • QUIZ: 3 Classifications of Training

    • How to use the Kinesics Training System

    • QUIZ: How to use the Kinesics training system

    • Progressions and Ascends
  • 5

    COURSE DESCRIPTION: Foundational Principles: Movement

    • Foundational Principles: Movement

  • 6

    Foundational Principles: Movement

    • Foundational Principles of Muscle and Joint Interaction

    • QUIZ: Foundational Principles of Muscles and Joint Interaction

    • Functions of Muscle Tissue

    • QUIZ: Functions of Muscle Tissue

    • Properties of Muscle Tissue

    • QUIZ: Properties of Muscle Tissue

    • Types of Muscles and Muscular Contractions

    • QUIZ: Types of Muscles and Muscular Contractions

    • 5 Roles of Muscles

    • QUIZ: 5 Roles of Muscles

    • Helical Lines in Exercise

    • QUIZ: Helical Lines in Exercise

    • Cardinal Lines in Exercise

    • QUIZ: Cardinal Lines in Exercise
  • 7

    COURSE DESCRIPTION: Foundational Principles: Program Design

    • Foundational Principles: Program Design

  • 8

    Foundational Principles: Program Design

    • 3 Principles of Program Design

    • QUIZ: 3 Principles of Program Design

    • Why Start With Foundational Exercises

    • QUIZ: Why Start With Foundational Exercise

    • Choosing Foundational Exercises

    • QUIZ: Choosing Foundational Exercises
  • 9

    COURSE DESCRIPTION: Foundational Principles: Exercise

    • Foundational Principles: Exercise

  • 10

    Foundational Principles: Exercise

    • Importance and Use of the Dowel Rod

    • QUIZ: Importance and Use of the Dowel Rod

    • Importance of Tactile and Verbal Cues

    • QUIZ: Importance of Tactile and Verbal Cues

    • How to Teach Movement

    • QUIZ: How to Teach Movement
  • 11

    COURSE DESCRIPTION: Foundational Exercise: Scapular Thoracic X

    • Foundational Exercise: Scapular Thoracic X

  • 12

    Foundational Exercise: Scapular Thoracic X

    • Scapular Thoracic X - Theory

    • QUIZ: Scapular Thoracic X - Theory

    • STX - Common Compensations

    • QUIZ: Scapular Thoracic X - Common Compensations

    • Scapular Lift Offs

    • QUIZ: Scapular Lift Offs

    • Retractions and Protractions

    • QUIZ: Retractions and Protractions

    • 45° Retractions

    • QUIZ: 45° Retractions

    • Scapular Wall Presses and Slides

    • QUIZ: Scapular Wall Presses and Slides

    • Clockwise and Counterclockwise Circles

    • QUIZ: Clockwise and Counterclockwise Circles

    • Shoulder External and Internal Rotation, Flexion and Extension

    • QUIZ: Shoulder External and Internal Rotation, Flexion and Extension

    • TUVW's

    • QUIZ: TUVW’s

    • Prone Cobra

    • QUIZ: Prone Cobra

    • Powel Pulls

    • QUIZ: Powell Pulls

    • Band Pull Aparts

    • QUIZ: Band Pull Aparts

    • Overhead Band Pull Aparts

    • QUIZ: Overhead Band Pull Aparts

    • MMR's

    • QUIZ: MMR’s

    • TT3

    • QUIZ: TT3
  • 13

    COURSE DESCRIPTION: Foundational Exercise: Intra Abdominal X

    • Foundational Exercise: Intra Abdominal X

  • 14

    Foundational Exercise: Intra Abdominal X

    • Intra Abdominal X - Theory

    • QUIZ: Intra-Abdominal X-Theory

    • Hallowing and Bracing

    • QUIZ: IAX-Hallowing and Bracing

    • The Importance of Hallowing and Bracing

    • QUIZ: The Importance of Hallowing and Bracing

    • IAX - Common Compensations

    • QUIZ: IAX-Common Compensations

    • IAX - Core Training

    • QUIZ: IAX-Core Training

    • IAX - Importance of TVA

    • QUIZ: IAX-Importance of TVA

    • IAX - Pelvic Floor

    • QUIZ: IAX-Pelvic Floor

    • Intra Abdominal Retraining 90-90 Supported

    • QUIZ: Intra-Abdominal Retraining 90-90 Supported

    • Intra Abdominal Retraining with Stability Cuff

    • QUIZ: Intra-Abdominal Retraining with Stability Cuff

    • Intra Abdominal Retraining Heel Lift

    • QUIZ: Intra Abdominal Retraining Heel Lift

    • Intra Abdominal Retraining Heel Slide

    • QUIZ: Intra Abdominal Retraining Heel Slide

    • Intra Abdominal Retraining 90-90 Unsupported

    • QUIZ: Intra-Abdominal Retraining 90-90 Unsupported

    • Prone TVA

    • QUIZ: Prone TVA

    • Cross Crawl MMR

    • QUIZ: Cross Crawl MMR

    • Prone Plank

    • QUIZ: Prone Plank

    • Side Planks

    • QUIZ: Side Planks

    • Quadruped TVA

    • QUIZ: Quadruped TVA

    • Waiters Bows

    • QUIZ: Waiters Bows

    • Stability Ball Forward Ball Rolls

    • QUIZ: Stability Ball Forward Ball Rolls
  • 15

    COURSE DESCRIPTION: Foundational Exercise: Lumbo Pelvic X

    • Foundational Exercise: Lumbo Pelvic X

  • 16

    Foundational Exercise: Lumbo Pelvic X

    • Lumbo Pelvic X - Theory

    • QUIZ: Lumbo Pelvic X-Theory

    • LPX - Common Compensations

    • QUIZ: Lumbo Pelvic X-Common Compensations

    • Clam Shells

    • QUIZ: Clam Shells

    • Reverse Clam Shells

    • QUIZ: Reverse Clam Shells

    • Prone Glute Retraining

    • QUIZ: Prone Glute Retraining

    • Reverse Hyperextensions

    • QUIZ: Reverse Hyperextensions

    • Sidelying Hip Abduction

    • QUIZ: Sidelying Hip Abduction

    • Sidelying Hip Adduction

    • QUIZ: Sidelying Hip Adduction

    • Floor Bridges

    • QUIZ: Floor Bridges

    • Stability Ball Lateral Weight Shifts

    • QUIZ: Stability Ball Lateral Weight Shifts

    • Stability Ball Head on Ball Bridges

    • QUIZ: Stability Ball Head on Ball Bridges

    • Stability Ball Bent Knee Bridges

    • QUIZ: Stability Ball Bent Knee Bridges

    • Stability Ball Straight Leg Bridges

    • QUIZ: Stability Ball Straight Leg Bridges

    • Excursions and Transitions

    • QUIZ: Excursions and Transitions

    • Lateral Box Step Downs

    • QUIZ: Lateral Box Step Downs
  • 17

    COURSE DESCRIPTION: Foundational Exercise: Scapular Thoracic X (Cable Based Training)

    • Foundational Exercise: Scapular Thoracic X (Cable Based Training)

  • 18

    Foundational Exercise: Scapular Thoracic X (Cable Based Training)

    • Powel Pulls (Cable)

    • QUIZ: Powell Pulls (Cable)

    • TT3 (Cable)

    • QUIZ: TT3 (Cable)

    • D1 Diagonal Pull Pattern

    • QUIZ: D1 Diagonal Pull Pattern

    • D2 Diagonal Pull Pattern

    • QUIZ: D2 Diagonal Pull Pattern

    • Pull Aparts (Cable)

    • QUIZ: Pull Aparts (Cable)

    • V Pulls (Cable)

    • QUIZ: V Pulls (Cable)

    • Vertical Retractions and Protractions (Cable)

    • QUIZ: Vertical Retractions and Protractions (Cable)

    • Horizontal Retractions and Protractions (Cable)

    • QUIZ: Horizontal Retractions and Protractions (Cable)

    • Face Pulls (Cable)

    • QUIZ: Face Pulls (Cable)

    • Reverse Face Pulls (Cable)

    • QUIZ: Reverse Face Pulls (Cable)