Credentials / Functional Movement Systems

Functional Movement Screen Level 1 Certification

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 5 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Fitness, performance and rehabilitation professionals; no prerequisites
Country
unknown
Official page
https://www.functionalmovement.com/store/fms_level_1_online_course
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Personal Training, Mobility, Corrective Exercise, Movement Assessment

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
unknown
Degree required
no
Experience
unknown
CPR/AED
unknown
Other prerequisites
None — "There are no prerequisites for FMS Level 1 certification." Course is intended for, but not limited to, fitness, performance and rehabilitation professionals.

Completion of the FMS Level 1 course unlocks the certification exam; exam is included in the course/FMS Academy membership. (FMS Level 2 requires prior/concurrent Level 1 course.)

Examination

Format
Online FMS Certification Exam, included with the course and unlocked after completing the online coursework (section quizzes follow each section of the course)
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
unknown
Questions
unknown
Passing score
unknown
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
unknown

Initial certification costs

$0
exam fee
  • $599 — FMS Level 1 Online Course (includes certification exam; one year of access)
  • $799 — FMS Academy membership (first-time purchasers; includes all online courses and certification exams, valid one year)

$0: included with course/membership · $799: first-time purchasers; discounted initial fee for those who previously purchased FMS courses

Renewal & CEU requirements

Renewal requirements not yet researched for this credential.

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Sources (5)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-02)

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