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FMS in Australia — Delivered by an Official Instructor
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is delivered in Australia by Greg Dea.
If you are looking for an FMS course in Australia, this is the official pathway to certification.
Courses are run in major cities and regional hubs including Adelaide, Wollongong, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, with limited intakes per year.
For clinicians interested in SFMA
What is FMS? (Functional Movement Screen)
The FMS is a standardized movement screening tool that takes just 10 minutes to identify how an individual is moving in everyday life. It assesses both mobility and stability across seven fundamental movement patterns.
Rather than guessing what needs to be addressed, the FMS gives you objective data to make programming decisions with precision and purpose.
The FMS identifies movement patterns you can load and develop, patterns that need correction, and patterns that need protection. This systematic approach removes the guesswork and professional bias from your decision-making.
Whether you're working with athletes, general fitness clients, or patients returning from injury, the FMS gives you the information you need to create programs specific to each individual.
Why Take FMS?
The FMS is designed for fitness and healthcare professionals who want to make objective, data-driven decisions about movement and programming.
With FMS, you move beyond subjective observation and guesswork. The screening identifies the biggest opportunities for each individual—what they move well in, what needs development, and what needs protection. This means you can prioritize programming based on real data, not assumptions. The result is faster progress, reduced injury risk, and clients who understand their movement quality and stay engaged in their training.
For healthcare professionals, FMS serves as a standard operating procedure for discharge and return-to-activity decisions. Getting someone out of pain is no longer enough—you need to ensure their movement is competent so they don't end up back in pain.
For fitness professionals, FMS gives you a competitive edge. You can speak the same language as healthcare providers, differentiate your services, and build client loyalty through personalized, data-driven programming.
FMS Level 1-2 Course — Australia
A 2-day live combo course combining Level 1 and Level 2 in one intensive learning experience
Course Structure:
Day 1 focuses on the seven movement patterns and how to screen them objectively. You'll learn the testing procedures, scoring criteria, and how to interpret results. Day 2 builds on this foundation, teaching you how to select corrective exercises and design programming based on FMS results.
What's Included:
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2 days live, in-person practical training (8 hours for level 1, 10 hours for level 2)
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Online supplementary content (self-paced)
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Printed course manuals for Level 1 and Level 2
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FMS Level 1 and 2 certification exam access
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Electronic certificates upon completion
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Six months active FMS membership
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Morning and afternoon tea
Instructor Ratio:
1:25 maximum to ensure personalized attention and quality instruction.
Certification:
FMS Level 1 and 2 certification through Functional Movement Systems — internationally recognized credential.
Pricing & Registration
Non-Academy Registration:
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Combo (Level 1 + Level 2): AUD $1,695
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Level 1 only: AUD $949
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Level 2 only: AUD $949
FMS Academy Member Pricing:
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Combo (Level 1 + Level 2): AUD $815
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Level 1 only: AUD $442
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Level 2 only: AUD $442
Not an Academy member? Join now and access member pricing on this course plus 40+ other FMS and SFMA courses. Learn more about FMS Academy
Who Should Attend
The FMS is designed for fitness and healthcare professionals at any experience level who want an objective framework for movement screening and programming.
Typically attended by exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, athletic trainers, and other fitness or healthcare professionals.
No prior FMS or movement screening experience is required. The course teaches the entire framework from the ground up.
Register for FMS Australia
FMS is designed for professionals who want objective, data-driven programming and screening decisions. Whether you're in fitness or healthcare, the FMS gives you the framework to make confident decisions about movement.
Courses are delivered across Australia in major cities. Upcoming events and locations to be confirmed.
Next course details coming soon. Register your interest below to be notified when dates are confirmed.