Movement, in a way that works for you.
Build confidence in your own movement or take the first steps towards becoming a coach.
Four in-person training days, followed by a library of videos, lessons, session ideas and resources you can explore at your own pace. You'll learn how to build practical strength, adaptability, confidence, and connection through movement.
Some come to train, some come to teach, everyone leaves with more confidence, connection, and tools for life.
“What a pleasure as adult, to spend four days moving, laughing and learning with new people. I wish I could do it all over again!”
Who Is This For?
Curious about how to move better, build strength, or feel more capable in daily life?
Want to explore coaching, community-building, or peer-led outdoor movement sessions?
Looking for an alternative to gyms?
We’ve welcomed parents, physios, community organisers, gym-goers, complete beginners, and those returning to movement after injury or illness.
You bring your lived experience and the course will meet you where you are and give you the tools to move forward in a way that works for you.
There’s a reason that 97% of our students rate this course as “excellent.”
What you'll experience
✔ Four immersive days
✔ Practical learning
✔ Outdoor movement
✔ Games and challenges
✔ Discussion and reflection with a fantastic group of people
What you’ll leave with
✔ Greater confidence
✔ New practical skills
✔ A different way of thinking about movement
✔ A supportive community
✔ Lifetime resources
“Gill and Andrew are helping people to move in their everyday life… that will continue to be required as we get into older adulthood,… they have the knowledge and understanding that underpins what they do.”
Dr Gillian Bartle, Research Lead at International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA)
4 days in-person teaching, plus an online learning library
We blend evidence, coaching experience, and practical outdoor movement that build capability for real life.
We keep the course small so there’s time to ask questions, test things out, learn together and answer questions in depth.
You’ll get to know the everyone, and we’ll get to know you and that’s where the magic happens, in shared discovery and hands-on learning.
4 Days In-Person at a Glance
Learn for yourself. Build confidence for life.
Ideal if you want to:
Build confidence in your own movement
Learn practical skills for everyday life
Better understand movement and how people learn
Explore movement in a playful, supportive environment
Continue learning as part of the WildStrong community
Apply what you learn in ways that suit your own goals, family, work or community
What’s included
✓ Four days of immersive, in-person training
✓ Course reading and resources
✓ Lifetime access to the WildStrong online community
✓ Lifetime access to the Movements for Life online course
✓ Opportunity to upgrade to the Certified Coach pathway within 12 months
£1,200 (Pay in full discount, inc VAT)
Want to take it further?
If you already know you'd like to become a WildStrong Coach, you can book the In-Person + Certification from the outset.
If you're not sure, you can upgrade at any point within 12 months of completing the course.
Coach Certification At a Glance
Help others build confidence for life.
Take what they've learned on the four-day course and confidently apply it.
Ideal if you want to:
Coach movement with confidence
Develop your coaching and facilitation skills
Support people of all ages to move more confidently
Join a professional community of WildStrong Coaches
Gain an Active IQ recognised qualification
Deliver WildStrong programmes as part of your work or community
Includes everything in the 4-Day Course, plus:
✓ Comprehensive online Coach Development Pathway
✓ Guided learning modules
✓ Practical coaching assignments
✓ Individual feedback and assessment
✓ Active IQ Level 2 Qualification
✓ Certified WildStrong Coach Listing
£1,200 + £450 (Pay in full discount, inc. VAT)
Here is what our students have to say…
Choose your own adventure
4-Day Course
£1,200 inc VAT
✓ 4-day in-person experience
✓ Course reading & resources
✓ Lifetime WildStrong Community
✓ Lifetime Movements for Life
✓ Learn for your own development
4-Days + Certification
£1,200 + £450 inc VAT
Everything in the 4-Day Course, plus:
✓ Coach Development Pathway
✓ Practical coaching tasks
✓ Assessment & feedback
✓ Active IQ Certification
Where you’ll find us
We are a husband & wife team and we keep each our student numbers small - as a result our courses book up very quickly!
If you’d like a quick chat before you book, you’ll find our calendar at the foot of the page.
7-9 & 11 October 2026
FULLY BOOKED
3-5 & 7 February 2027
Half full
13-16 May 2027
Bookings open July 20th, 2026
July 2027 - details to TBC
Location TBC (Colorado or Wisconsin)
July 2027 - details to TBC
Location TBC (Toronto
or Halifax)
6-10 October 2027
Ilam Hall, Ashbourne
Frequently Asked Questions
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The in-person course track is for personal development, it includes the same in-person training but doesn’t provide certification or ongoing coaching specific support. It does however grant you with access toto the Movement for Life course, which allows you to keep playing and expanding your knowledge and confidence long after the in-person teaching.
The Certification includes assessment and ongoing coaching specific support via the Coaching Pathways to help you develop as a movement coach.
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No, you can’t which is why as a Certified WildStrong Movement Trainer you gain access to the Coaching Pathways.
It’s not just a set of resources—it’s a thoughtfully structured step-by-step guide designed to take you from your very first days of coaching to confidently troubleshooting anything that comes your way.
🔹 Hours of carefully designed, play-based lesson plans that give you structured sessions right from the start.
🔹 Manageable learning chunks – each lesson is broken down so you can easily implement, adapt, and build upon it.
🔹 Progressive skill-building – the Coaching Pathway grows with you, from beginner to advanced coaching.
🔹 Confidence-building troubleshooting strategies – learn how to spot movement patterns, refine coaching cues, and problem-solve on the fly.
🔹 A real-world toolkit – these lessons aren’t theoretical; they’re tested and refined in real community settings to ensure they work.By the time you complete the Coaching Pathway, you’ll have a solid foundation in coaching movement, the tools to run effective sessions, and the skills to handle any coaching challenge with confidence.
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Unlike most fitness courses, we focus on real movement for real life—not just gym exercises. Our training is practical, adaptable, and designed to work in the real world.
And unlike other movement courses, we don’t just teach you ‘cool movements’—we give you the skills and confidence to work at the community level and help more people get outside, spend time with others, and move more. This is not about athletic prowess; it’s about realising what you’re capable of and helping others do the same.
We are not tied to one discipline—we integrate strength training, mobility, parkour, and evidence-based coaching methods. WildStrong is a jumping-off point, not a fixed system. We give you the tools to explore, adapt, and develop your own coaching style, taking what’s meaningful and making it your own. Unlike most fitness courses, we focus on real movement for real life—not just gym exercises. Our training is practical, adaptable, and designed to work in the real world, not just a studio.
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Absolutely! This course is about learning movement skills, not hitting fitness benchmarks and showing off your tricks.
We meet you where you are and help you grow. This is not about your athletic prowess, but about you realising what you’re capable of and helping others to do the same.
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Yes! The Movement Trainer is designed for people who are new to coaching. We provide all the tools, support, and confidence-building you need to become a great movement coach. Some of the best coaches we’ve ever met are those that don’t come to movement easily and so have an embedded and intrinsic understanding of the barriers that others might face when starting to move more.
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Absolutely, if you decided during the course that you would like access to all the bonuses available to Certified Coaches, you’re welcome to upgrade by paying the difference.
We asked that you sit the assessment within one year of taking the in-person course.
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A Personal Training Qualification focuses on gym-based training, structured exercise programmes, and one-to-one client assessments. It’s often centered around individual performance, strength, and fitness goals within a gym environment.
WildStrong takes a broader, community-driven approach to movement coaching. We integrate theories of well-being, play, and social connection to create movement experiences that are inclusive, adaptable, and designed for real life.
✅ Not just workouts, but movement for life – Learn how to coach strength, balance, and resilience in everyday settings, not just the gym.
✅ Built on well-being science – We draw from positive psychology, self-determination theory, and community-building research to help people stay active long-term.
✅ Community-first coaching – Instead of focusing only on individual progress, we teach peer coaching, social learning, and movement in groups.
✅ Inclusive & adaptable – Learn how to support diverse populations, using emergent learning and play-based methods.If you want to help people move more, not just exercise more, and build a supportive movement community, WildStrong is for you.
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Yes, our certifications is designed to be recognised and applied internationally.
The skills, methods, and tools we teach are universal, rooted in practical movement, peer coaching, and community building, so they can be delivered in any country or context.
We also support coaches outside the UK with online resources, mentoring, and a network of peers.
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We offer two pathways, depending on your goals, and a range of payment options to help spread the cost over several months.
In-Person
£1,200 (including VAT, pay-in-full price)Perfect if you want to build confidence, explore new skills, and better understand movement -whether for yourself, your family, your community, or your existing work.
Includes:
✓ 4-day in-person training
✓ Course materials and resources
✓ Lifetime access to the WildStrong Trainer Community
✓ Lifetime access to the Movements for Life course
✓ Opportunity to upgrade to certification later
In-Person + Cert
£1,650 (including VAT, pay-in-full price)Perfect if you want to coach, facilitate, or lead movement experiences in your community, workplace, or professional practice.
Includes everything in the In-Person, plus:
✓ Active IQ accredited certification
✓ WildStrong Coaching Pathway Toolkit
✓ Nature Moves Coaching Pathway Toolkit
✓ Assessment process and feedback
✓ 1:1 post-course coaching call
✓ WildStrong Trainer Directory listing
✓ Insurance eligibility
We offer a variety of payment plans to spread the cost over several months. You'll be able to choose the payment option that works best for you during the booking process.
If you're unsure which pathway is right for you, or you'd like to talk through the different payment options, please get in touch, we're always happy to help.
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Yes we have a few options if you’d like spread the payment over 2, 3 and 6 months. These are available at check out.
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No, we do not provide accommodation but we do make a conscious effort to host courses where there is affordable accommodation on site. Please ask us before booking as we usually have options for you.
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Days 1 & 2: Movements for life & heuristics
The philosophy behind Movements for Life and how to build practical fitness.
Evidence-based movement and community building theories.
What these movements look and feel like to us and others, and what the limitations and barriers might be.
We explore theories of well-being and how we can bring more people outdoors to spend time together, building stronger, more resilient communities.
Days 3 & 4: Coaching confidence & skill
Learning how to think critically about movement selection.
Session planning for different populations.
Learning how to troubleshoot.
Finding a balance - building your support network and your coaching confidence.
Peer-led, practical coaching workshops
How to start building your community using our Coaching Pathway toolkit.
Hear from our students
It all sounds great, but I have questions..
You can schedule a call before you book, we’d love to hear from you.

