FAQ

A: For all inquiries, please contact:
certifiedfunctionalsc@gmail.com

No. You must pass the Level 1 certification before enrolling in Level 2.

After completing the online coursework and passing the written exam, you’ll attend a hands-on, in-person certification workshop.

This is a practical coaching day where you will:

• Be coached through the full CFSC system step-by-step
• Learn how to teach, cue, and correct each movement
• Practice coaching with other attendees
• Develop real-world coaching skills you can apply immediately
• Finish with a practical examination to complete your certification.

Our goal is simple: make good coaches better and better coaches great.

Q: What does a typical practical event schedule look like?

A: (Schedule may vary slightly by location and group size.)

CFSC Level 1 – Sample Event-Day Schedule

• 7:45 am – Staff arrival & setup
• 8:00 am – Registration
• 8:30–8:45 am – Welcome, introductions, and course overview

Morning Blocks

• 8:45–9:30 am – Block 1: Foam rolling, stretching, activation
• 9:30–10:15 am – Block 2: Movement prep
• 10:15–11:00 am – Block 3: Active warm-up
• 11:00–11:45 am – Block 4: Ladders, medicine balls, plyometrics
• 11:45: 12:15 am – Q&A and review
• 12:15-1:15 pm – Lunch break (Lunch not provided)

Afternoon Blocks

• 1:15–4:00 pm – Strength training (four tri-set blocks)
• 4:00–4:15 pm – Q&A and review
• 4:15–5:30 pm – Testing

 There are no formal prerequisites. However, you must be 18 years or older to complete the CFSC certification.

Yes—but we’ve kept it simple.

To maintain your certification:

• Stay Active: Keep your account active with a valid payment method and auto-renewal enabled
• Earn 3 CEUs every 3 years:
  • CFSC courses count automatically
  • Level 2 resets your Level 1 timeline
  • External courses can be submitted (1 day = 1 CEU)
• Renewal: Once requirements are met, your certification will automatically renew

👉 No exams. No video submissions. Just continue learning and improving as a coach.

Renewal fee: $150

Workshop size depends on the facility, but we intentionally keep groups small to maintain a low coach-to-attendee ratio and ensure a high-quality learning experience.

Once registered, you’ll receive access to online pre-course materials, including:

• Lectures
• Exercise demonstrations
• Online textbook
• Written exam

You must pass the online exam (80% or higher) before attending the in-person course.

• Multiple choice format
• Based entirely on the pre-course materials
• $25 retake fee if needed

(Level 2 follows a similar process.)

The practical examination, if taken in person, will consist of demonstrating, coaching and progressing exercises covered during practical workshop.

t’s not uncommon, and you’ll have a clear path to complete your certification.

• You can submit a video retest demonstrating competency
• Our team will review your submission and provide feedback
• Once approved, you will complete your certification

Retest fee: $100

Yes. CFSC partners with a number of industry leaders to provide exclusive offers and resources, including:

• Functional Movement Systems
• Precision Nutrition
• TrainHeroic
• Perform Better
• Business for Unicorns
• Rollga
• Ancore
• StrengthCoach.com
• MBSC.TV

After completing the online coursework and passing the written exam, you’ll attend a hands-on, in-person certification workshop.

This is a practical coaching day where you will:

• Be coached through the full CFSC system step-by-step
• Learn how to teach, cue, and correct each movement
• Practice coaching with other attendees
• Develop real-world coaching skills you can apply immediately
• Finish with a practical examination to complete your certification.

Our goal is simple: make good coaches better and better coaches great.

Level 1:
Focuses on the fundamentals of coaching and program design for general population clients, including:

• Movement prep and warm-ups
• Introductory plyometrics and med ball work
• Strength training fundamentals
• Progressions and regressions

Level 2:
Builds on Level 1 and focuses on advanced training, including:

• Speed, agility, and change of direction
• Plyometrics and power development
• Advanced strength and conditioning
• Programming for athletes and higher-level clients

Live Workshop Cancellation Policy

• 30+ days before event: $150 cancellation fee
• Within 30 days: $250 cancellation fee

Because space is limited, your registration reserves a spot.

CFSC recommends waiting to book travel until 30 days out, as events may be canceled if minimum enrollment (15 participants) is not met.

If an event is canceled:

• You will be notified at least 30 days in advance
• CFSC is not responsible for travel costs

Online Course Refund Policy

• Within 30 days: Full refund minus $150 administrative fee
• After 30 days: No refunds

If you have additional questions, reach out anytime at certifiedfunctionalsc@gmail.com.