Specificity in Action: Exercise relevance
Time to get critical!
A LIVE online workshop with recordings.
Don't rely on generic exercises, drills and training approaches that fail to translate into improved skill and functional demands. Learn why specificity is the cornerstone of effective movement training and learn how to critically assess exercise selection for optimal skill transfer and performance application.
Many movement and exercise training programmes rely on generalised conditioning exercises, assuming that increased strength, stability, or endurance in an isolated exercise/task will translate to improved performance. But does this approach really deliver? Research in motor learning, biomechanics, and skill acquisition suggests otherwise.
‘Strong abdominals’ doesn’t guarantee movement efficacy or efficiency. A ‘stable pelvis’ doesn’t ensure controlled, dynamic motion. Generic conditioning exercises rarely provide the intended benefits.
This workshop will challenge assumptions about exercise relevance, breaking down why specificity is critical for achieving meaningful movement outcomes. We will explore how to evaluate exercise effectiveness and ensure that training interventions align with the real-world functional demands that matter to you and those you teach.
Blending theory with practical application, this workshop includes:
✅ A critical look at how movement skills develop and why poorly matched exercises often fail to deliver results.
✅ Practical analysis of common exercises to assess their relevance, effectiveness, and transferability.
✅ Hands-on exploration of how subtle shifts in focus, intention, and design can dramatically enhance training outcomes.
✅ A framework for making informed exercise choices that support real movement goals.
Not just for teachers! If you are invested in improving physical performance, join us, get informed & focus on what really helps you realise your physical potential.
It is time everyone had the knowledge and skills to scrutinise the validity and reliability of practices they are so often encouraged to pursue without question!
Participants simply need an interest in human movement. If you teach or engage in movement practice or exercise of any kind, this workshop is a must for you!
LIVE: Saturday 7th June 2025 10am - 4pm (BST)
Duration: 5 Hours
BCPA association members CPD credits: A30
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📺 Can’t make it live? No problem! All participants get access to the recording for 90 days.
Price: £120
(£100 for Pro-members)
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Workshop Contents
What you'll cover:
🧠 Theory Meets Practice: An overview of why specificity matters in movement training, with a focus on motor learning principles, biomechanics, and exercise science.
🔬 Exercise Critique & Skill Transfer: A practical breakdown of commonly used conditioning exercises—do they actually improve performance, or are they just ‘busy work’?
🎯 Experiential Learning: Hands-on activities to test the impact of exercise design on skill acquisition, motor control, and functional carryover.
🚀 Practical Applications: Strategies to adapt and refine your training approach, ensuring that every exercise serves a clear and specific purpose.
💬 Q&A & Discussion: An opportunity to challenge conventional wisdom and ubiquitous practices, share experiences, and discuss how to implement these evidence-informed principles in your practice.
Why Attend this Workshop?
✅ Move Beyond ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Training – Discover how to match exercises to real movement demands instead of relying on generic strengthening drills.
✅ Enhance Teaching & Coaching Effectiveness – Gain tools to help students and clients develop skills that actually translate to performance.
✅ Experience First-Hand the Difference – Participate in interactive exercises that expose the limitations of non-specific training.
✅ Challenge Outdated Practices – Learn to critically assess exercise effectiveness and make evidence-based choices.
✅ Applicable to All Movement Disciplines – Whether you teach Pilates, dance, sports, or rehabilitation, this workshop is for you.
If you care about movement efficiency, skill acquisition, and optimising performance—this workshop is a must!
Secure your place today
Open to everyone, movement professionals and exercise participants alike. It is time everyone had the chance to scrutinise the validity and reliability of training agendas they are encouraged to pursue. Get informed and make the right choices!
This is a LIVE online workshop so you can access anywhere you have an internet connection. The workshop will also be recorded for review by participants ONLY after the event and will be available for 90 days.
PLEASE NOTE: If altending the Live Workshop, consent to being recorded is assumed. Please contact us before booking if you do not consent for any reason.
(Recordings access limited to 90 days unless you have an active Pro-membership, which entitles you to continuous access)
*Professional Members: Please book with the offer link provided in the discounts section of the Pro-membership area in your product library.
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