Credentials / Functional Movement Systems
Secrets of Primitive Patterns
Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03.
At a glance
Credential type
continuing education course
Status
active
Target professional
Fitness and rehabilitation professionals
Country
unknown
Official page
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Corrective Exercise, Movement Assessment, Special Populations
Accreditation
No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.
Renewal & CEU requirements
Recertification required
not_applicable
CEU unit system
unknown
Ethics requirement
not_applicable
CPR/AED at renewal
not_applicable
Deadline rule
unknown
Evidence describes 'Secrets of Primitive Patterns' as a legacy online archive course (105 minutes of video, 10 units), not a credential with a recertification cycle. No recertification requirements, CEU totals, ethics or CPR requirements are stated for it. The only recurring fee mentioned is the separate FMS Academy membership ($799 initial, $200/year renewal, valid one year) which maintains access to online courses, not a credential renewal.
Sources (6)
- Functional Movement Systemstier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-02
- Functional Movement Systemstier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-02
- Secrets of Primitive Patterns - Online Archive | Functional Movement Systemstier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-02
- https://help.functionalmovement.com/en/knowledge/submitting-an-online-course-or-certification-for-ceustier 1 primaryofficial recertification handbook · retrieved 2026-09-03
- https://functionalmovement.com/fmsacademy/faqtier 1 primaryofficial recertification handbook · retrieved 2026-09-03
- https://help.functionalmovement.com/en/knowledge/are-ceustier 1 primaryofficial recertification handbook · retrieved 2026-09-04
Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-02)