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Functional Movement Systems Partnership Announcement
Written by Lee Burton FMS
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Functional Movement Systems, Inc. (FMS, Inc.) is delighted to introduce a new, licensed partnership in the United Kingdom and Ireland: FMS UK.
FMS, Inc. has been working with FMS UK for over two years on a Movement Patterns program, specifically tailored for schools and junior sport.
According to Functional Movement Systems, Inc, President and CEO, Dr. Lee Burton, “We are excited to welcome FMS UK into the FMS, Inc. family to foster the movement health of youth in schools and in sport throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. For the last decade, FMS, Inc. has maintained a presence in the United Kingdom, and we look forward to working with FMS UK in order to expand the move well. move often footprint to improve the health and physical fitness of its youth.”
FMS UK utilizes the Movement Patterns program and screens for movement efficiency to ensure that every child has the basic foundations of movement quality. The program provides schools and junior sports organizations with their own software platform to deliver the unique and comprehensive system of FMS movement screening and intervention throughout the school or sports organization.
An individual profile is created for each participant for a clear and personalized development pathway. This innovative approach aims to improve movement efficiency and focuses on physical fitness and literacy.
“This programme is not about competition or elite sport – it’s about everyone. Developing quality movement habits and preserving movement health of young people is a priority. FMS UK is looking to ensure that each and every child can move efficiently and correctly while building their gross motor skills. Society is constantly changing, and we need to support and prepare our young people for the future.” said FMS UK Chief Executive, Peter Bowler.
FMS UK is licenced by FMS, Inc. to promote the FMS System and methodology in the UK and Ireland. FMS UK will focus on schools and junior sport. For those interested in learning more about programs associated with schools and sports associations in the UK and Ireland, please visit www.functionalmovement.uk.com (please note: the FMS U.K. website is only accessible to U.K. and Ireland residents. All other countries will be redirected to FMS).
Functional Movement Systems (FMS) was founded in 2001 to optimize movement for individuals engaging in physical activity and rehabilitating from injuries by developing products and services that foster lifelong movement health. Our tests, assessments and technology were engineered specifically for fitness, performance and healthcare professionals to measure and track progress for sustainable health, wellness and durability in their clients, patients and athletes.
The FMS motto is to first, move well. Then, move often. Our comprehensive systems approach to movement quality enhances the way people around the world move…and live.
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