GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE NEW EDUCATION SYLLABUS
Recognised education providers around the world will be offering courses in-line with the new common syllabus, making it easier for fitters to progress throughout their career. Here, we set out what you should expect to learn at each education level.
T
he new common syllabus retains the four
chunks to ensure it can easily fit around other
levels of IBFI’s current certification system
commitments. The in-person courses will usually be
but splits each level into two modules – one
delivered across three days, although this is entirely
delivered online through a new multivendor
up to the course provider.
education website — to be launched soon — and
As you’ll see from the tables here, the breadth of
one delivered in person by recognised education
content is far greater than anything currently
providers.
available, and creates a very clear path for fitters
Each module consists of around 24 hours of
looking to progress from entry-level, early career
learning. The online content can be completed at a
practitioners to advanced, well-rounded
time to suit the student, and even be split into
professionals.
An introduction to bike fitting, providing all the skills a retail fitter needs to carry out a daflkj
basic fit
Online module:
In-person module
Lesson 1: Introduction to Anatomy
Postural cues of bad fit, identification of a
Lesson 2: Pre-fit Interview
functional saddle position window (fore-aft and
Lesson 3: Introductory pre-fit screening
height), identification of a functional handlebar
Lesson 4: Bike Measurements
position window, intro to cleat positioning, intro to insole selection, basic mechanic skills, and bike sizing.
