RTS LEVEL 1 DUBAI
Date: 6th - 8th NOVEMBER
Location: DUBAI
Instructor: Dr. Mark Slavin & Ross Gilmour
28TH OCTOBER 2026
PRE-COURSE VIDEO LEARNING COMMENCES
Online Zoom introduction to the material provided to ensure all attendees have the pre-required level of knowledge to facilitate a smooth learning process.
First module of content:
An introduction to the principles and thought processes behind truly understanding, analysing, designing and progressing exercise as a professional, complete with the science of force and how it relates to exercise
6TH - 8TH NOVEMBER
3 DAYS LIVE LEARNING
6TH NOVEMBER 11AM - 5PM
7TH NOVEMBER - 9AM - 5PM
8TH NOVEMBER - 9AM - 5PM
Practical workshops recapping and further exploring the principles discussed in the online content
Application of principles to Exercise Analysis and Design
Use of cues to improve execution
9TH NOVEMBER 2026
ONLINE THEORY STUDY COMMENCES
3 remaining modules of content separated into:
Essential anatomy fundamentals of the Spine & Trunk, and the exercises to challenge it
Essential anatomy fundamentals of the Lower Body and the exercises to challenge it
Essential anatomy fundamentals of the Upper Body, and the exercises to challenge it
Group Q&A with Dr. Slavin to ensure you've appropriately understood the modules before exam.
2ND DECEMBER 2026
LIVE VIDEO REVIEW
4TH - 13TH DECEMBER 2026
EXAM PERIOD
To become certified as an RTS Level 1 Practitioner, you must pass the RTS 1 Exam. The certification process includes one video submission and two exams, both in multiple-choice format.
The first exam will feature video clips for each question, while the second exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
“I had never considered in such depth matching strength and resistance profile before”
SAMUEL GALLO
Co-founder of Surge Strength & Results
and how efficient an exercise may be. My work often involves trying to achieve results with a limited number of hours per week and by looking at this stuff I’ve been able to modify a few of my clients’ exercise selection to get more done in less time"