Facilitator Training 2025

Dates, Location and Course Fees

Tutorial dates are: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11 (NOT 18th – as it is half-term), February 25, March 4, 11. Tutorials will take place between 2-4 pm (UK time).

Location: The tutorials and one-to-one sessions will take place over Zoom.

Fees: The course fee for Facilitator Training Stages 1-3 is £1,499.

For any inquiries please contact Lindsey on Lindsey.Lovatt@movementinpractice.com

New Content

We always refresh our core learning and CPD content with the latest theory, scientific research and tested applications – so that you have the most up to date knowledge at your fingertips.

New Community

We have invested in a brand new community platform – so that you can stay connected, in a meaningful way, with Movement in Practice faculty, facilitators and fellow students.

New Movement

We know you love to use movement and dance in your work – so we have created a new series of movement routines that you can use in business, education, health or personal settings.

New Delivery

We have created multiple learning pathways – so that you can learn and refresh your knowledge in a way that best suits you (and your time zone).

Training Aims

The aim of the Movement in Practice Facilitator Training  programme is for you to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a Movement in Practice Implementation Plan that can be applied in your own professional setting to enhance human experiences through movement.

For example, you might apply it in a business setting to enhance teamwork, productivity or creativity, or in an education setting to improve focus and problem-solving, or in a healthcare setting to improve physical or emotional well-being.

Across your training programme we will focus on three core skills: 1. The evidence-base which underlies the Psychology of Movement. 2. Practical Techniques for engaging people with the Psychology of Movement 3. The development of your Movement in Practice Implementation Plan.

We believe this is the perfect combination of evidence, technique and implementation skills that are necessary to enable you to create and deliver Movement in Practice interventions.

When you move, you improve

The Movement in Practice Facilitator Training Programme was developed, and is taught by, Psychologist, Dr Peter Lovatt & Occupational Therapist, Lindsey Lovatt.

The Movement in Practice Facilitator Training Programme is based on the Psychology of Movement. It consists of three stages.

Stage 1

In Stage 1 of the Movement in Practice Facilitator Training Programme you will learn:

A Basic Introduction to the Psychology of Movement – providing key definitions of psychology and placing movement at the heart of human experiences within education, health and business environments.

The Science of Movement and Psychology – providing an overview of a 4 STEP approach of research which links movement with psychological processes.

Pause and Reflect Activities and Active Learning Exercises – Following the introduction of each topic, you will either complete a Pause and Reflect Activity or an Active Learning Exercise.

Dance Breaks – A simple 4-part dance routine is taught a regular intervals during the module. The Dance Break is literally to give you a quick movement break, time out from studying and to keep your mind and body working together harmoniously.

Stage 2

What’s in the Course?

The Psychology of Movement is concerned with understanding the relationship between human movement and its affect on a range of psychological characteristics. The psychological characteristics examined in this course are: Social, Cognitive, Emotional and Physical. This course is focused around four key questions

• To what extent can movement enhance aspects of social interaction?
• To what extent can movement change the way the people think and solve problems?
• To what extent can movement change the way people feel?
• To what extent can movement change our physical state?

Theory and Application

The focus of this course is on studying the psychology of movement from key academic research and theory papers, and then thinking about how this knowledge can be applied in Business, Education, Health and Social Care settings.

Theory

The aim of this element of the course is to foster an understanding of current theoretical and methodological approaches to the psychology of movement and of how these affect the way the knowledge base is interpreted.

Application

The aim of this element of the course is to develop a deep and systematic understanding within this specialised field of study and its interrelationship with other relevant disciplines.

Movement in Practice Facilitator Status

Once you have completed the Psychology of Movement Tutorial Programme you are eligible to apply for Movement in Practice Facilitator Status. Further information on this next step will be made available during the Tutorial Programme.

Movement in Practice Facilitator Status is awarded following the implementation of a Movement in Practice Implementation Plan and its documentation.

Stage 3

To complete Stage 3 of the Movement in Practice Facilitator Training Programme you need to develop and submit a Movement in Practice Implementation Plan. Once you have successfully completed a Movement in Practice Implementation Plan you will be recognised as a Movement in Practice Facilitator.

Register of Movement in Practice Facilitators

Once you have successfully completed Movement in Practice Stages 1, 2 and 3, you will be invited to join the Register of Movement in Practice Facilitators.