Strength Training For Movement CPD
6-hour course · 10:00–17:00 · 6 February 2027
Location: Monkey Park, Parque Los Silos, Quinta Normal, Santiago, Chile
Redefine what strength means
In a holistic discipline like parkour, a strong individual isn't simply the one who can lift, pull or push the most. For movement athletes, relative strength matters more than absolute strength: we're not measuring ourselves against others by how much weight we can move, we're interested in moving our own bodies efficiently, effectively and purposefully, for as long as possible.
Chasing absolute strength alone can work against movement quality and capacity, and may expose practitioners to a higher risk of injury through muscular imbalance.
A truly strong individual is one who can meet a diversity of challenges and come out the other side not just unscathed but improved. That's an adaptive individual: someone who embraces adversity as a positive stressor for growth. The wider the range of challenges you can handle, the stronger you are, and that includes psychological strength and emotional resilience alongside physical capacity.
What you'll learn
This CPD course covers both bodyweight and weighted training concepts, showing you how to build strength, power and endurance for parkour, and how to coach these concepts to individuals and groups. You'll leave able to apply effective strength training principles to parkour and movement in general.
Course details
- Date: 6 February 2027
- Duration: 6 hours, 10:00–17:00 with a lunch break
- Location: Monkey Park, Parque Los Silos, Quinta Normal, Santiago, Chile
- Price: £95
Prerequisites
We ask that all candidates meet the following criteria:
- 16 years of age or over
- ADAPT Level 1 Coach Certified
If you don't yet meet these requirements at the time of the course, you can still attend, but you'll need to provide evidence of meeting them within 12 months of the course end date to receive your certification.
We also recommend at least 6 months of parkour training experience, as you'll be expected to take part in practical parkour tasks throughout the day.
FAQs
What does CPD mean, and do I need it?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It's for coaches who already hold ADAPT certification and want to build specialist knowledge in areas like movement attributes, coaching pedagogy, coaching science or special populations. Browse the full C.P.D. Courses collection.
Do I need to be ADAPT Level 1 certified to attend?
Yes. You'll need a valid ADAPT Level 1 Coach Certificate. If you don't hold one yet, you can still attend, but you'll need to provide evidence of certification within 12 months of the course. See the Level 1 Foundation Coach page for details, or find a Level 1 course near you.
Do I need prior experience to keep up on the day?
We recommend at least 6 months of parkour training experience, since you'll be expected to take part in practical parkour tasks throughout the course. Read more about ADAPT's coaching standards.
Is there a minimum age to attend?
Yes, candidates must be 16 or over. See our Reasonable Adjustment Policy if you have questions about access or additional needs.
What will I walk away with?
A CPD certificate confirming completion, plus practical coaching tools. Read what other coaches say about ADAPT's training on What Our Coaches Say.
How does this fit into my wider development as a coach?
CPD courses sit alongside the core certification pathway from Level 1 through Level 3. See the full Education Pathway to see where this fits.
Who do I contact with questions?
Reach out via Ask a Question, or check the general FAQs page.
