Specialist Biomechanics Coaching Diploma

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Price: £4,437 £3,238

Delivered in conjunction with Intelligent Training Systems, the Biomechanics Coach Diploma is broken down into three modules, each lasting three months. Module one qualifies you as a Biomechanics Coach™, module two as an Advanced Biomechanics Coach™ and the third enables you to become a Specialist Biomechanics Coach™."

Who is it for?

Level 3 Personal Trainers who wish to advance their screening skills
Level 3 Personal Trainers who wish to prescribe exercise that will help improve their clients' function
Level 3 Personal Trainers who wish to work with clients to help manage and improve low back pain
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What are the benefits?
- Achieve a REPs accredited Level 4 Back Pain qualification
- The only course of its kind globally - unique and niche skill set
- Can triple Personal Trainer income as well as a proven increase in client retention
- MSAC - The missing link in corrective exercise, injury prevention, injury management and improved performance
- Promotion of your business on ITS website
- 12 months complimentary re-attendance of the Biomechanics Coaching Diploma courses
- Comprehensive notes and study skills
- 12 months complimentary membership to UKBCA (United Kingdom Biomechanics Coaching Association)
- Access to Biomechanics Coaching PDFs
- Access to research papers specific to Anatomy and Function
- Use of the Biomechanics Coach and 'Powered by Intelligent Training Systems' logos
- Access to all screening and exercise forms
- Access to marketing material database i.e. pop-ups, flyers, business cards etc
- Complimentary Master Trainer mentoring on biomechanics - forever!
Course duration and delivery

The course is broken down into three modules, each lasting three months.

Module one - Biomechanics Coach™ - practical and theory (4 days in the classroom and gym) plus home/online study
Module two - Advanced Biomechanics Coach™ - practical and theory (4 days in the classroom and gym) plus home/online study
Module three - Specialist Biomechanics Coach™ - practical and theory (4 days in the classroom and gym) plus home/online study

What will you learn?

Module one:
- Demonstrate pelvic mobility, nerve mobility, muscle spasm and spinal mobility screens
- Demonstrate the ability to assess core function
- Demonstrate how to structure an individual core conditioning programme
- Demonstrate how to biomechanically assess the shoulder girdle and the Gleno-Humeral joint
- Demonstrate the ability to create an individualised exercise programme based on an individuals screening results and previous biomechanical history
- Demonstrate excellent coaching skills to enable your client/patient to understand your findings
Module two:
- Demonstrate the ability to create an individualised exercise programme based on an individuals screening results and previous biomechanical history
- Demonstrate excellent coaching skills to enable your client/patient to understand your findings
- Demonstrate how to biomechanically assess the knee, foot and ankle joint
Module three:
- Demonstrate the ability to create an individualised exercise programme based on an individuals screening results and previous biomechanical history
- Demonstrate excellent coaching skills to enable your client/patient to understand your findings
Level and pre-requisites

You need to be level 3 qualified
To achieve the REPs level 4 back pain qualification you will also need to have completed Exercise Referral

Each of the modules are available to be purchased separately.
- Biomechanics Coach
  This covers a thorough screening protocol of the client, looking at each area of the body to identify key areas of dysfunction. Click to view module detail
  - Module One: Biomechanics Coach
    This covers a thorough screening protocol of the client, looking at each area of the body to identify key areas of dysfunction. Based on the screening results you can then prescribe specific exercises to improve function. Screening covers the shoulder, spine, pelvis and core. You also revisit kinesiology to give you a deeper understanding of muscle actions.
    By the end of this module you will be able to:
    - Demonstrate pelvic mobility, nerve mobility, muscle spasm and spinal mobility screens
    - Demonstrate the ability to assess core function
    - Demonstrate how to structure an individual core conditioning programme
    - Demonstrate how to biomechanically assess the shoulder girdle and the Gleno-Humeral joint
    - Demonstrate the ability to create an individualised exercise programme based on an individuals screening results and previous biomechanical history
    - Demonstrate excellent coaching skills to enable your client/patient to understand your findings
- Advanced Biomechanics Coach
  This covers assessment and prescription of exercises for muscle function, motor control and nerve release to enable clients to perform at optimum levels. Click to view module detail
  - Module Two: Advanced Biomechanics Coach
    This covers assessment and prescription of exercises for muscle function, motor control and nerve release to enable clients to perform at optimum levels. It looks at how to isolate muscles and the structure of dysfunction and then work with the client to support rehabilitation and conditioning to improve function. It covers screening for the knee, foot and ankle, the prescription of orthotics and individual functional exercise prescription.
    By the end of this module you will be able to:
    - Demonstrate the ability to create an individualised exercise programme based on an individuals screening results and previous biomechanical history
    - Demonstrate excellent coaching skills to enable your client/patient to understand your findings
    - Demonstrate how to biomechanically assess the knee, foot and ankle joint
- Specialist Biomechanics Coach
  This module focuses on back care and follows the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines on the management of low back pain. Click to view module detail
  - Module Three: Specialist Biomechanics Coach
    This module focuses on back care and follows the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines on the management of low back pain. Upon completion of this module you will receive a REPs accredited Level 4 Back Pain qualification. You will learn about back pathology and how to adapt exercises and screening for those with low back pain. You will also attend a cadaver session in the anatomy lab at Keele University Medical School to learn in more depth about applied anatomy.
    By the end of this module you will be able to:
    - Demonstrate the ability to create an individualised exercise programme based on an individuals screening results and previous biomechanical history
    - Demonstrate excellent coaching skills to enable your client/patient to understand your findings
Entry requirements

A REPs recognised level 3 Personal Trainer qualification is required prior to commencing this course. This qualification should have been completed within the last five years or proof of your current REPs status will also be required. An original copy of your certificate(s) will need to be presented to your tutor on your first attendance course or assessment.

If you wish to achieve your Specialist Biomechanics Coaching Diploma with level 4 REPS you will also need to have completed Exercise Referral.

The modules must be completed in the order detailed. If you have any questions please contact our course advisors to discuss your options in more detail.

Assessment

Assess ment is carried out via a variety of methods including:
- Case Studies
- Research projects
- E-Learn Anatomy worksheets
- Business Presentation
- Case Study Report
- Case study presentation
- Practical assessment exam
REPs points

Achieving the REPs level 4 back pain qualification carries with it 20 REPs points.