Seattle, Wash., — A FaCT system Level I and II certification course will be held at Herriott Sports Performance in Seattle, Wash., Nov. 14-16.
FaCT (Feldmann and Chlebek Test) is a system of measuring and interpreting the effects of exercise on the body by looking at the physiology involved. The system teaches methods of applying this knowledge to training. The FaCT system focuses on the lactate balance point; the point where the body is producing more lactate than it is able to metabolize.
The Level I Certification Course is an introductory course to lactate testing, and provide all the skills and knowledge required to do appropriate testing for all levels of athletes. The primary focus is on understanding the current concepts of lactate, and its dynamic fluctuations in the human body during exercise and at rest. The rest of the course is dedicated to the practical application of this knowledge to physiologic testing, and data interpretation.
The Level II certification course will demonstrate to coaches, athletes and sports scientists how the body responds blood lactate accumulation during exercise and will show how to integrate this information into athletic training protocols. FaCT course participants will participate in sessions covering topics like the lactate balance point, the use of the Spiro-Tiger respiratory training system as well as an introduction to VO2 testing using the Fit Mate.
The certification course will be instructed by Andrew Sellars MD, M.Ed., B.Sc. Dr. Sellers had been coaching athletes for over 15 years, and has been instrumental in developing FaCT protocols over the past decade. FaCT has been successfully used with athletes ranging from amateurs to World and Olympic medalists in many sports including cycling, cross country skiing and speed skating.
The FaCT system explains how to perform blood lactate testing and shows coaches and athletes how to interpret the results and use them in coaching and training. Blood lactate testing has been proven to be one of the most reliable methods of determining an athlete’s Lactate Balance Point. The Lactate Balance Point is a much better measure of physiologic performance than the outdated concept of lactate threshold and is validated by over 10,000 tests performed world wide. With appropriate interpretation, it can be a valuable tool in helping athletes to achieve desired results.
The certification course will take place Nov. 14-16 at Herriott Sports Performance. Cost for the Level I certification is $399, and the Level II certification course is $499. Both courses can be used at USAT and USA Cycling Continuing Education Credits.
Registration information can be found under the class calendar.
