F2T Education
F2T education provides evidence-informed learning opportunities through various types of methods via in-person, virtual, and self-paced courses, workshops, webinars, etc. Explore the educational opportunities currently available for everyone!
WFA / PFT / FPS
F2T CERTIFICATE RENEWAL
Renew your F2T certificate and maintain access to your member benefits and our growing community that is helping fire fighters be more active more often!
F2T TRAINING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
F2T 101 – FITNESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE (VIRTUAL)
NON-MEMBER / WFA | 6 WEEKS | PFT CERTIFICATE
Become certified as an F2T Peer Fitness Trainer and improve your leadership skills and your ability to assess, design and implement exercise sessions for fire fighters with varying interests.
F2T 101 – FITNESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE (IN-PERSON)
NON-MEMBER / WFA | 4 DAYS | PFT CERTIFICATE
Become certified as an F2T Peer Fitness Trainer and improve your leadership skills and your ability to assess, design, and implement exercise sessions for fire fighters with varying interests.
F2T 103 – MOBILITY AND FITNESS ASSESSMENT (SELF-PACED)
EVERYONE | F2T 101 RECOMMENDED | 2 DAYS | 16 CEC
To make exercise matter, we must first seek to understand the needs and wants of those involved.
F2T 103 – MOBILITY AND FITNESS ASSESSMENT (IN-PERSON)
EVERYONE | F2T 101 RECOMMENDED | 2 DAYS | 16 CEC
To make exercise matter, we must first seek to understand the needs and wants of those involved.
F2T 110 – FITNESS FUNDAMENTALS (SELF-PACED)
EVERYONE | 4 HOURS | 4 CEC
Implementation is a continuously evolving process that will need to be adapted and refined to suit the needs of everyone involved. Our GOALS and OBJECTIVES should drive the STRATEGIES and TACTICS used in pursuit of specific OUTCOMES.
F2T 201 – SELF-CARE AND MOVEMENT HYGIENE (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
We must learn to ACCESS (and CONTROL) the ranges of motion we have AVAILABLE in a variety of relevant contexts.
F2T 203 – OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO IMPLEMENTATION (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Implementation is a continuously evolving process that will need to be adapted and refined to suit the needs of everyone involved. Our GOALS and OBJECTIVES should drive the STRATEGY and TACTICS used in pursuit of specific OUTCOMES.
F2T 204 – CONSIDERATIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTER FITNESS TESTING (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Before selecting, designing, and implementing a fitness assessment, several factors should be considered to ensure the overall aims are being met within the organization’s broader wellness-fitness program.
F2T 206 – HIGH INTENSITY WITH BANDS AND BODYWEIGHT (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Leverage fundamental principles of exercise science to increase the demands of bodyweight and resistance band activities performed in any environment.
F2T 207 – BECOMING AN INFLUENTIAL LEADER (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
“The hallmark of true leadership is leading a life to admire, not a life to envy.” – Unknown
F2T 209 – EXERCISE IS MEDICINE (SELF-PACED)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
“If exercise does not occupy your first, second, and third priorities for longevity, it’s time to re-examine your priorities.” – Dr. Peter Attia
F2T 211 – PRINCIPLES OF PERIODIZATION (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
A fire fighter’s DEMANDS should be used to establish a direction for training, but it’s their CAPACITY that should dictate where they start.
F2T 214 – CHOOSING, USING AND SUPPORTING YOUR PEER FITNESS TRAINERS (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
While there is no single best way to use Peer Fitness Trainers (PFTs) within a department’s broader wellness-fitness program, their potential influence can extend far beyond fitness testing and recruit training.
F2T 215 – ADVANCED CORE TRAINING FOR FIRE FIGHTERS (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Core training can help fire fighters prevent low back injury and improve performance if an emphasis is placed on controlling specific joint POSITIONS and MOTIONS across a range of DEMANDS in different environments.
F2T 216 – MAKING BEST USE OF THE WFI FITNESS ASSESSMENT (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
The reasons WHY an assessment is used should influence HOW it is administered and WHAT information is collected, and therefore the interpretation of any results.
F2T 217 – APPLIED RESISTANCE TRAINING PRINCIPLES (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
The fundamental principles of resistance training will influence the demands imposed and the extent to which progress (or learning) can be achieved.
F2T 218 – FACTS AND FALLACIES OF STRETCHING (SELF-PACED)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
The type of stretching that is most beneficial will depend largely on the OBJECTIVES (the WHY), PERFORMER (the WHO), and corresponding ACTIVITY (the WHAT).
F2T 219 – MORE FIRE FIGHTERS. MORE ACTIVE. MORE OFTEN (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Before identifying WHAT to do for exercise or HOW to engage fire fighters with exercise, we must establish WHY fire fighters are currently (in)active.
F2T 220 – THE WFI FITNESS ASSESSMENT (SELF-PACED)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
The value of any fitness assessment will depend largely on how it is administered and how the data is interpreted.
F2T 222 – PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO PREVENT LOW BACK INJURIES (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Understanding the types of injuries most common to fire fighters (and their associated mechanisms) will better inform efforts to prevent them (education, training, or otherwise).
F2T 223 – THE 5 PILLARS OF WELLNESS (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Our physical, psychological and social well-being are shaped by the actions we take and the behaviors adopt. We should all strive to BREATHE better, EAT better, MOVE better, SLEEP better, and CONNECT better.
F2T 224 – TRAINING TO MOVE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Learning to adapt the way we move in response to personal, task, and environmental constraints will afford the opportunity to perform the activities that matter most.
F2T 225 – THE ART AND SCIENCE OF INFLUENCE (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
“The essence of great leadership is influence, not authority.” – Kenneth Blanchard
F2T 226 – CONSIDERATIONS FOR GROUP EXERCISE (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Translate your intentions into behavior by starting small, creating a routine and doing it together.
F2T 227 – PRINCIPLES OF MOBILITY FOR FIRE FIGHTERS (SELF-PACED)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Mobility is fundamental to every activity that we perform while navigating the demands of work, life and play.
F2T 228 – BUILDING A MOVEMENT VOCABULARY (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Understanding the WHY behind exercise selection can maximize IMPACT by choosing the most appropriate option for an individual.
F2T 230 – CREATING BENCHMARK WORKOUTS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
Assessments can go beyond formal tests; any exercise session can provide valuable insight on an individual.
F2T 232 – THE ART OF COACHING (LIVE ON ZOOM)
EVERYONE | 2 HOURS | 2 CEC
“They call it coaching but it is teaching. You do not just tell them … you show them the reasons.” – Vince Lombardi
F2T 301 – FIT TO THRIVE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
1-HOUR WEBINAR
DELIVERED APRIL 13, 2022
F2T 303 – MORE FIRE FIGHTERS. MORE ACTIVE. MORE OFTEN.
1-HOUR WEBINAR
DELIVERED APRIL 28, 2022
F2T 304 – FIT FOR DUTY VS. FIT FOR LIFE
1-HOUR WEBINAR
DELIVERED MAY 27, 2022
F2T 305 – THE WELLNESS-FITNESS INITIATIVE REVISITED
1-HOUR WEBINAR
DELIVERED JUNE 17, 2022
F2T 307 – FIRE FIGHTER INJURIES ARE NOT JUST A FIRE GROUND PROBLEM
1-HOUR WEBINAR
DELIVERED JULY 13, 2022
F2T Challenge
F2T CHALLENGE – AUTHOR
WFA
The AUTHOR Challenge will provide an opportunity to improve your writing skills by sharing ideas with the broader community.
F2T CHALLENGE – AMBASSADOR
WFA
The AMBASSADOR Challenge will provide an opportunity to improve your ability to engage by creating and sharing resources that prompt others to take action.
F2T CHALLENGE – STUDENT
WFA
The STUDENT Challenge will provide an opportunity to improve your mindset, skills and behaviours by developing a practice of self-reflection.
F2T CHALLENGE – MANAGER
WFA
The MANAGER Challenge will provide an opportunity to improve your organization and management skills by evaluating short- and long-term progress.
F2T CHALLENGE – CREATOR
WFA
The CREATOR Challenge will provide an opportunity to improve your creativity by designing solutions that meet the unique needs of fire fighters.
F2T CHALLENGE – TEACHER
WFA
The TEACHER Challenge will provide an opportunity to improve your teaching skills by leading experiential activities to facilitate learning.
F2T CHALLENGE – MENTOR
WFA
The MENTOR Challenge will provide an opportunity to improve your ability to give and receive feedback by working with individuals with diverse needs.
F2T CHALLENGE – GUIDE
WFA
The GUIDE Challenge will provide an opportunity to improve your ability to perform and communicate visually by guiding the observations of others.
F2T CHALLENGE – COLLABORATOR
WFA
The COLLABORATOR Challenge will provide an opportunity to improve your value as a team member by promoting opportunities to collaborate.
F2T CHALLENGE – LEADER
WFA
The LEADER Challenge will provide an opportunity to improve your ability to effect change by supporting autonomy, relatedness and competence.
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