Students who complete this course successfully will be able to:

• Identify and challenge fatphobia and body hierarchies present in movement spaces to promote more inclusive environments.

• Use precise, respectful language and communication strategies that foster safety, trust, and empowerment among diverse students.

• Differentiate between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation within fitness and movement settings, applying best practices to honor cultural integrity.

• Adapt teaching methods sensitively to meet the unique physical, cultural, and emotional needs of diverse populations.

• Engage in ongoing self-reflection and critical thinking to support continuous personal and professional growth in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Implement practical, actionable strategies in their classes to contribute to systemic change in the broader movement community.

• On-Demand Coursework | 9 hours

  • Includes Final Exam | 45 minutes

Total: 9 hours

• Access to all required online coursework via SPRING. Movement’s Education Portal (LearnUpon), including interactive, self-paced content and learning materials.

• Video lectures with DEI Educator and Movement Professional, Portia Boston

• Interactive learning materials

• Real world examples

• Additional resources

• Online Exam

• Digital Certificate of Completion

• Purchase the Building Inclusive Spaces Course

• Complete all course requirements

• Successfully complete the online exam

• Receive your digital Certificate of Completion

• Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed our Building Inclusive Spaces Course and are now ready to lead with empathy, cultural humility, and purpose.