BBI and BBS: What you will learn
The IBBC BBI/BBS – Certification is an extensive look into everything Bulgarian Bag! You’ll learn over 50 exercises, warm ups and circuits. You’ll get a comprehensive understanding behind how the Bulgarian Bag really works, how to apply it for different situations and training objectives, and how to design effective programs. This course will transform the way you think about training and will give you an insight into what a really what a superior training tool can and should be.
What You Will Learn At A BBI/BBS Certification
- Understanding the why’s behind the bag
- Bulgarian Bag Theory and Science (The WHY’S Behind the Movement)
- Truly a functional and movement based tool
- Unique design makes it functional not weight that is used
- Very effective at creating various forces on the body in a way that maximizes the natural timing and rhythm of movement.
- Understand basic bio-mechanics
- Why force generation is key to functional movement with the Bulgarian Bag
- What components really make up a movement
- Why having a strong grip is key for strength and stabilization of the spine, torso and shoulder girdle.
- Understand exercises variables
- Basic understanding of how to use exclusive way to correctly determine exercise selection
- Understand why reverse periodization may be key to superior training results
- Basic program design
- Understand how to cue properly
- Understand how to correct common problems
- The most common problems with exercise technique
- Appropriate breathing pattern for given movement
- Know how to apply
- Understand how to safely load and unload a client
- How to classify a client
- Know how to use basic movement progressions recommendations to design effective program for clients of varying skill level
Testing
Physical performance exam
- Successfully complete the Spin Test >3:30 minutes
- Men: 26 or 37 lb depending on body weight
- Women: 17 or 26 lb depending on body weight
Written exam
Fee: $599
Includes all written materials
Continuing Education Credits:
- The IBBC Bulgarian Bag Specialist Certification offers CEC’s and is endorsed by the following organizations:
- PTA Global: 16 CEC credits
- Register Of Exercise Professionals (REPs) in the UK. The course counts towards trainers continuing professional development credit points (CPD). REPs level 3 trainers will gain 16 CPD points on completion of the IBBC Bulgarian Bag Certification.
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- All students must successfully pass the physical performance test in order to obtain their certification. It is recommended that all students prepare in advance for this physical test, as physical preparedness is a prerequisite to attendance.
- Certification lecture and materials are conducted in English.
- Written test is administered in English.
- Certification is valid for three (3) years for each level.
- Certificates are mailed out following successful completion of the course
- To maintain BBS status, it is required that you re-certify every 3 years. For re-certification, the charge is $300 USD and includes testing.
If you choose to attend an IBBC course as a review, the cost is $150USD. Please note, a review within the 3-year period does not count as a re-certification. Successful completion of all levels requires proficiency in client assessment, program design, and professionalism.
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