Pro Sports E-course Level 1
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Our Pro Sports Level 1 E-Course offers a comprehensive, sport-agnostic introduction to Motor Preferences using examples from a variety of sports and athletic disciplines. This course is designed for coaches, trainers, strength & conditioning professionals, and movement specialists looking to build a deeper understanding of how athletes naturally move.
Participants will be introduced to the foundational concepts of flexion and extension, the Aerial vs. Terrestrial movement spectrum, the Move Dial, and several core Motor Preferences. Practical exercises and movement examples are included throughout the course to help reinforce application and understanding.
This course covers approximately half of the core Motor Preferences. The remaining preferences are covered in the Pro Sports Level 2 E-Course.
If you are specifically a baseball or softball coach, we recommend the Baseball/Softball Level 1 E-Course, which is sport-specific and covers all 8 Motor Preferences in detail.
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Acknowledge of Terms and Property AgreementRequired 10 xp
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Summary Book
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Module 1: Introduction
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IntroductionRequired
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Model 2: Unique Model
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Unique ModelRequired 10 xp
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Module 3: Performance
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PerformanceRequired 10 xp
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Module 4: Flexion and Extension
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4.1: ObservationRequired
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4.2: Athlete ExamplesRequired 10 xp
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Module 5: Flexion and Extension Exercises
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5.1: Coaching CuesRequired
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5.2: Flexion-based exercisesRequired
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5.3: Extension-based exercisesRequired
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Module 6: Aerial and Terrestrial
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6.1: What are they?Required
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6.2: Mechanisms of MovementRequired
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6.3: Practical TestingRequired 10 xp
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Module 7: Aerial and Terrestrial Exercises
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7.1: Training QualitiesRequired
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7.2: Terrestrial ExercisesRequired
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7.3: Aerial ExercisesRequired 10 xp
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Module 8: Quadrant of Movement
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8.1: Laterality TheoryRequired
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8.2: Laterality Practical TestingRequired
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8.3: Quadrant Theory (Move Dial)Required
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8.4: Quadrant Practical TestingRequired
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8.5: Sport ImplicationsRequired 10 xp
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Module 9: Energy Preferences
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9.1: What is Energy?Required
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9.2: The 5 Intensity ZonesRequired
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9.3: Easy to Hard Training ExamplesRequired
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9.4 Anaerobic or Aerobic Athlete ProfilesRequired
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9.5: How to Program Your Training?Required 10 xp
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Module 10: Primitive Movements
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10.1: What is an Archaic Reflex?Required
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10.2: Fluidity and RigidityRequired
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10.3: Implications and Reflex IntegrationsRequired
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Module 11: Perform with Preferences
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11.1 Pyramid of ActionRequired
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11.2: Sport Specific ExamplesRequired 10 xp
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Module 12: Additional Content
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Research Papers
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Exercises
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Exercises: Aerial Stretching
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Exercises: Aerial Core Strength Extension
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Exercises: Aerial Horizontal Bounding
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Exercises: Aerial Vertical Bounding
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Exercises: Terrestrial Core Strength Flexion
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Exercises: Terrestrial Mobility
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Exercises: Terrestrial Horizontal Push
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Exercises: Terrestrial Vertical Push
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Exercises: RA Wave
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Exercises: RA Bubble
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Exercises: RA Cross
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Module 13: Conclusion
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ConclusionRequired
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ExamRequired
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Mayleen Cordero Villamil
DAT, LAT, ATC
It’s the first time in 7–8 years of working in softball that I haven’t had a player require postseason surgery. By integrating Motor Preferences™ into our program, I’ve seen a real difference in how athletes stay healthy, recover faster, and perform at a higher level. This approach has been a game-changer for both injury prevention and overall player development.
