COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course empowers coaches to redefine their approach to training female clients by building tailored health and fitness programs that recognise the unique anatomy and physiology of women, specifically addressing the menstrual cycle’s different phases.
By understanding and accommodating these natural fluctuations and differences, participants will learn to create undulating periodised programs that align with each woman’s individual goals, fostering an empathetic environment for women.
Gain a basic understanding how anatomical differences influence exercise mechanics and injury prevention strategies. Discover strategies to customise training regimens and nutrition advice that account for hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle, ensuring workouts and nutrition plans are meticulously aligned with female physiology.
From leveraging cycle phases for peak performance to addressing specific nutritional needs, this course enables you to elevate your coaching practice, offering personalised guidance that alleviates common menstrual symptoms and enhances the results of female clients.
INSIGHTS
- Understand the menstrual cycle phases and tailor training, nutrition, and recovery for peak performance and optimal hormonal health.
- Learn how the physiological and anatomical differences between men and women mean women require a different approach.
- Gain practical strategies to improve female client results.
- Credits: 1.4 ACE | 1.4 NASM
- Next Live Intake:
TBC
9am to 5pm
- Course Fee:
Regular Rate: TBC
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Develop and implement female-specific coaching programs that integrate training, nutrition, and recovery strategies according to the menstrual cycle.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical and physiological differences between men and women.
- Apply knowledge of hormonal fluctuations to optimize training adaptations, recovery, and performance.
- Design personalized nutrition strategies that support hormonal balance, energy needs, and overall health.
- Understand key risk factors and injury prevention strategies for female clients, including hypermobility, Q-angle, and joint health considerations.
- Assess and adjust training volumes and intensities in response to individual hormonal variations.
- Foster an open and supportive coaching environment that encourages communication around cycle health and promotes long-term client adherence.
- Demonstrate competence in cycle-specific coaching through case studies and real-world application.
This accreditation ensures that coaches are equipped with evidence-informed, practical strategies to enhance female performance and health across the menstrual cycle.
EDUCATOR
Skye Sunderland
Skye is a passionate advocate for women’s health and fitness, bringing her own unique expertise to our team. After completing her Pre & Post Natal and Female-Specific certifications, along with a Diploma in Fitness in 2017, she launched her career as a personal trainer in commercial gyms.
In 2020, Skye took a significant step by establishing a women’s only gym, enabling her to implement The Female Specific Method, a method that recognises female clients require a different approach to standard fitness methods.
Her key interests lie in hormonal balance, focusing on fertility enhancement, PMS prevention, and menopause management. Skye is dedicated to educating both women and fitness professionals about the unique approaches required for female health, ensuring that women receive the specialised support they need in their fitness journeys.
Skye has her own line of Female Specific Accredited Certifications, including Cycle- Informed Coach, Peri-Menopause & Beyond, Pre & Post Natal, Pelvic Floor Essentials, and Nutrition for Hormone Balance, upon completing all 5 base courses, coaches can earn the qualification of Master Female Specific Coach.