The Female Athlete – Level 1

Course Description

The Female Athlete – Level 1 is an evidence-informed, experiential course for health and fitness professionals who work with women. It challenges traditional beliefs around pelvic health, loading, impact, and exercise restriction, and introduces a simpler, more effective framework for helping female athletes return to the activities that matter to them — including running, jumping, lifting, and sport. The course emphasises clinical reasoning, communication, and performance-based test–retest approaches rather than prescriptive “tools” or protocols.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Critically examine and challenge common beliefs and biases around pelvic health and exercise in women
• Apply a simplified biopsychosocial framework to the assessment and management of female athletes
• Understand key considerations for antenatal and postnatal exercise in high-impact and high-load contexts
• Assess and modify impact, loading, and technique for women with incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, or lumbopelvic symptoms
• Integrate performance-based test–retest strategies to guide clinical decision-making
• Confidently communicate with female athletes, coaches, and stakeholders to support meaningful goal-directed outcomes

Audience

Physiotherapists, athletic therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, Pilates instructors, and other health and fitness professionals who work with women.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites. This course is suitable for both early-career and experienced professionals seeking a fresh, reflective approach to working with female athletes.

Lead Instructor

Antony Lo, Australian Physiotherapy Association Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Master in Manual Therapy (UWA) B.App.Sc (Physio)(USyd), Level 2 CrossFit trainer (aka @physiodetective )

Date & Time

Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 (7:00 am – 5:30 pm both days)

Pricing

• Enrol by February 27, 2026 and save $100

• Enrol by March 27, 2026 and save $50