FITS Athletic Development Programs are the only integrated programs of its kind, featuring:
Injury Prevention through Movement Development
Over 90% of all sport medicine injuries and the majority of sub-optimal performances can be traced to movement dysfunctions. By developing proper movement patterns that are matched to the biomechanical demands of the sport we can prevent injuries.
Performance Improvement
The reason why our programs work is because all our programs are backed by scientific research with emerging innovations, and decades of practical experience working with athletes ranging from young developing athletes to world-class athletes.
Focussed on Long Term Athletic Development
The development of athletes at FITS is consistent with the LTAD and the CS4L models. In fact, FITS is responsible for the delivery of the LTAD across various Provincial sport and National Sport Organizations. Adopting this approach makes our programs appropriate for pathways involving the health of the nation, college and university, representing our nation, and professional pathways.
Integrating Sport Science Services
To deliver the most complete program for athletic development we integrate expertise from around the world and across sport science fields, such as: a) nutrition b) rest and regeneration c) biomechanics d) sports medicine e) injury prevention f) motor skill acquistion, and many others. The integration of these services to match your unique needs makes our programs one-of-a kind.
Identifying Movement Dysfunctions and Analyzing Athletic Strengths and Weaknesses
The starting point of all our programs begins with assessing your basic movement qualities followed assessing your high power movements and athleticism. This approach uses advanced video motion analysis (used in the Olympics) and our proprietary 5-Site Integrity approach. Results are analyzed and are given to you in a report that compares your results to others at your level and to others you aspire to beat. The purpose is to give us an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses to develop a program that exceeds your aspirations.
Instruction by Trained Experts in Athletic Development
Our team of athletic development specialists are trained to identify and correct movement dysfunctions that are age, gender, and sport specific. We always foster an athlete-centered, positive training environment that empowers athletes to greater results. Led by Dr. Thomas Lam, we are constantly improving our programs for the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Facility and Equipment
Train in the most advanced and only facility dedicated to athletic development with a human performance laboratory and sport medicine services onsite. There is no other facility in Ontario like FITS.
Education
FITS believes that results are directly correlated with understanding. Therefore education is key. We proactively teach, and constantly share our knowledge with parents, athletes, and coaches. We want smart and mindful athletes. This is why www.fitstoronto.com is a portal for information about movement and in-turn athletic development.
