Kinesiology as the Foundation for Lifelong Movement

Kelsey Vickers

Kelsey Vickers is a certified personal trainer and the co-founder of Fit+Fierce®, a program that has been empowering girls in St. Albert, Alberta for the past 14 years. With a passion for helping girls build confidence and feel strong both mentally and physically, Kelsey is dedicated to creating a healthier future for youth.

As Fit+Fierce® expands, the program aims to become a leading personal development company for youth across Canada. Kelsey’s vision is to inspire a new generation to embrace a love for health and well-being, creating a ripple effect of positive change that extends far beyond the program itself.

Key Takeaways

  1. Kinesiology as the Foundation for Lifelong Movement:Teaching proper movement patterns to prevent injury, build confidence, and enhance motor learning.

  2. A Holistic Approach to Health:Integrating mindset, fitness, and nutrition with a focus on how each supports motor learning, behavior change, and long-term well-being.

  3. Building Lifelong Habits: Using principles of neuroplasticity and motor control to instill habits that make movement and health a natural, sustainable part of life.

  4. Fitness Should Be Fun and Positive: Leveraging the enjoyment of movement to enhance motor learning, long-term engagement, and create positive associations with fitness.

  5. Empowering Youth to Take Responsibility: Encouraging autonomy through education in anatomy and movement, empowering girls to take control of their health and well-being.

  6. Social and Developmental Support: Promoting social connections through shared fitness experiences while adapting exercises to match developmental stages, creating a supportive and engaging environment.