ASFU — American Sports Fitness Union logoASFUAmerican Sports & Fitness Union
Online professional education in movement science

Movement science, taught as mechanics.

ASFU is a fully online professional education body offering 10 certifications and 5 advanced postgraduate-level diplomas in applied biomechanics, rehabilitation mechanics, strength and youth movement.

15Programmes
10Certifications
5Advanced diplomas
4Study languages
100%Online delivery
Catalogue

Featured programmes

Select a programme to see its modules, learning outcomes and entry requirements.

The ASFU method

Biomechanics is a decision science. We teach the variables behind the decision, not the names of the muscles.

Each course is built around four measurable variables. Students learn to read them from video, force data and clinical tests, then make and defend a training or rehabilitation decision.

Force plate · stance phaseFz · Fy
Fz now1,704 N
Peak2.52 BW
Impulse286 N·s
N

Force

Magnitude of the load the body produces or resists.

°

Direction

The line of the force vector relative to the joint.

N·s · reps

Dose

How much load, how often and for how long.

MPa

Tissue tolerance

What the tendon, bone or muscle can safely absorb.

Admissions

From application to orientation

Three intakes a year: January, May and September. The whole process runs online.

  1. Choose a programme

    Compare the 15 programmes by level, length and school.

  2. Check eligibility

    Use the eligibility checker to confirm your entry route.

  3. Apply online

    Complete the four-part application and upload your documents.

  4. Academic review

    Admissions tutors review your file within 10 working days.

  5. Offer and enrolment

    Accept your offer, choose a payment plan and enrol.

  6. Orientation week

    Meet your cohort and tutors, and set up the virtual campus.

For universities

Built for university collaboration

Programmes are written to European and UK level descriptors, carry ECTS-equivalent workload and use published assessment regulations, so they map cleanly onto university frameworks.

ASFU awardEQFUK (RQF / FHEQ)Spain (MECES)
Professional Certification5Level 5Level 1
Advanced Diploma (Postgraduate Level)7Level 7Level 3

Benchmarks of level descriptors and workload. Formal recognition applies only under signed partner agreements.

Next intake: January

Applications close 30 days before each intake begins. Most applicants receive a decision within 10 working days.